Abdominal paracentesis is a common procedure performed by physicians in multiple specialties. We describe a case of postparacentesis genital edema, a complication rarely described in the literature since Harold Conn sparked discussion about this condition in the early 1970s. [1][2][3] This complication can be distressing to both patient and physician; we hope this case description will improve recognition of this entity, provide a management approach, and engender further description and discussion.
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