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Laparoscopy of an enlarged ovary containing an endometriotic cyst leaking “chocolate” fluid (arrow). These endometriomas develop as endometriotic implants that may bleed slowly into the ovary over months. This patient complained of worsening left sided pain. A small rupture was found and there was a small amount of blood in her abdomen. The cyst was removed and the normal ovarian tissue was saved
