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ArticleBMC women's health2025

Hemorrhagic ascites in endometriosis: a case series and clinical implications.

Elham Askary, Nahideh Afshar Zakariya, Zahra Parsaiyan, Saeed Alborzi, Tahereh Poordast

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Elham AskaryFellowship of Endoscopic Gynecology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Maternal-fetal medicine Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran. elliaskary_md@yahoo.com.
Nahideh Afshar ZakariyaDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
Zahra ParsaiyanDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
Saeed AlborziDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, laparoscopy research center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
Tahereh PoordastDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Laparoscopic Gynecology, Infertility Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.

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Abstract

backgroundHemorrhagic ascites is a rare clinical manifestation of endometriosis, often misdiagnosed due to its resemblance to malignancy. This study aims to highlight diagnostic and management challenges by presenting three cases. CASE PRESENTATION: Three nulliparous women presented with abdominal distension, pelvic pain, and large-volume bloody ascites. One had concurrent right-sided hemorrhagic pleural effusions. Imaging studies showed deep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE) without ovarian endometriomas in two patients. Laparoscopic surgery confirmed extensive endometriosis with 2-4 L of bloody ascitic fluid. Histopathological examination excluded malignancy and confirmed endometriosis. Postoperative medical therapy included hormonal suppression.

conclusionBloody ascites is an uncommon but important presentation of severe endometriosis. These cases highlight the importance of considering endometriosis in the differential diagnosis of bloody ascites, particularly in reproductive-aged women. Surgical diagnosis and histopathologic confirmation are essential to rule out malignancy. A multidisciplinary approach and individualized fertility planning are crucial in managing these complex cases.

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AscitesEndometriosisHemorrhageAdultDiagnosis, DifferentialFemaleHumansLaparoscopyPelvic PainAscitic fluidEndometriosisNeoplasms

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PMCPMC12232111

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