Massive ascites due to omental endometriosis.

نویسندگان

  • V Naraynsingh
  • G C Raju
  • P Ratan
  • J Wong
چکیده

Endometriosis associated with massive ascites is an unusual combination. Only 12 cases have been reported since its first description by Brews in 1954. The authors report the first case where radical surgery was avoided because of successful hormonal therapy.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Postgraduate medical journal

دوره 61 716  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 1985