Pelvic endometriosis mimicking advanced ovarian cancer: presentation with pleural effusion, ascites, and elevated serum CA 125 level

Am J Obstet Gynecol. 1995 Sep;173(3 Pt 1):966-7. doi: 10.1016/0002-9378(95)90381-x.

Abstract

Two patients with clinical complications of endometriosis mimicking stage IV epithelial ovarian cancer are described. One had bilateral pleural effusions, ascites, and a serum CA 125 level of 440 U/ml. The other had a right-sided pleural effusion and a large abdominal mass.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Ascites*
  • CA-125 Antigen / blood*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Endometriosis / diagnosis*
  • Endometriosis / pathology
  • Endometriosis / surgery
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hysterectomy
  • Middle Aged
  • Ovarian Neoplasms*
  • Pleural Effusion*

Substances

  • CA-125 Antigen