Endometriosis is a condition defined by the implantation of ectopic foci of the endometrial
glands and stroma outside the uterine cavity. However, pleural effusion and ascites
due to endometriosis, first described in 1954, are rare.
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Here, we present a case report of this condition and provide a literature review.
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Article info
Publication history
Published online: May 16, 2022
Accepted:
February 11,
2022
Received:
January 6,
2021
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