Rupture of an endometrioma mimicking ovarian malignancy
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Rupture of an endometrioma mimicking ovarian malignancy

Med J Bakirkoy 2016;12(2):89-91 DOI: 10.5350/BTDMJB201612207
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Abstract

Endometriomas are cystic endometrial lesions on ovary. Corelation between Ca 125 levels and the severty of endometriosis has been reported before. We report a case of multiloculated endometriotic cyst ruptured at one locule presented with pleural effüsion, pelvic acid and elevated Ca 125 levels like an ovarian malignancy.

Keywords: Endometriosis/endometrioma, ovarian cyst