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Endometriosis and ascites

S London1, T Parmley

  • 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Kentucky, Lexington 40536.

Southern Medical Journal
|October 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary
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This case study highlights endometriosis presenting as ovarian cancer symptoms in a young Black woman. The condition mimicked advanced cancer, raising questions about its prognosis despite benign histology.

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Area of Science:

  • Gynecology
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Endometriosis is a condition where tissue similar to the uterine lining grows outside the uterus.
  • It can present with symptoms that mimic other gynecological conditions, including ovarian cancer.

Observation:

  • A 29-year-old Black woman presented with increasing abdominal girth, a palpable adnexal mass, and ascites.
  • Laparotomy revealed extensive carcinomatosis-like appearance with 6 L of dark brown fluid.
  • Histology confirmed endometriosis, not ovarian cancer.

Findings:

  • This case is one of 14 previously reported instances of endometriosis mimicking ovarian cancer.
  • The patient was Black, as were 9 of the 10 previously reported patients with similar presentations.
  • Histological examination revealed dense stroma and hyperplastic epithelium in endometrial implants, differing from typical endometriosis.

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Implications:

  • The unusual histological features raise questions about the long-term prognosis of this endometriosis variant.
  • Further research is needed to understand the etiology of ascites in these cases.
  • This case underscores the importance of considering endometriosis in the differential diagnosis of suspected ovarian cancer, particularly in Black women.