ENDOMETRIOTIC ASCITES: A VERY RARE PRESENTATION OF PELVIC ENDOMETRIOSIS

Authors

G. Obajimi and O. Awolude

Correspondents

Dr. G. Obajimi
Dept. of Obstetrics and Gynaecology,
College of Medicine,
University of Ibadan,
Nigeria.
E-mail: gbolahanobajimi@gmail.com

Affiliation of Authors

Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Nigeria

ABSTRACT

A 30 year-old P0+1 lady who was referred to the gynaecology clinic on account of inability to conceive for 8 years duration and progressive abdominal distension of 2 years duration. She had a history of severe cyclical dysmenorrhoea warranting occasional hospitalization. An abdomino-pelvic ultrasound revealed marked intra-abdominal collection. The uterus and ovaries appeared normal. She subsequently had laparoscopy and drainage of 6 litres of endometriotic ascites. Both fallopian tubes were diseased. She was followed up on an out-patient basis with sub-cutaneous goserelin injections and referred for assisted reproduction.

Keywords: Endometriosis, Ascites, Infertility, Laparoscopy

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