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Pseudo-Meigs' syndrome associated to renal pelvis tumor
Chiara S Tessmer1, Franklin C Barcellos, Luiz C Falchi
1Section of Urology, Hospital Santa Casa de Pelotas, Catholic University of Pelotas, Federal University of Pelotas, RS, Brazil. chiara_tessmer@yahoo.com.br
Introduction:
Pseudo-Meigs' syndrome is associated with tumors different from the benign ovary tumor, but it has never been described in association to transitional cell carcinoma.
Case Report:
A female 73 year-old patient presenting pleural effusion nonmetastatic associated with renal pelvis transitional cell carcinoma that resolved and did not recur after radical nephroureterectomy.
Comments:
Renal pelvis transitional cell carcinoma can result in the Pseudo-Meigs' syndrome. Although being a rare clinical entity, the identification of such syndrome can result in an accurate diagnosis, leading to an efficient surgical treatment, without comorbidity for the patient.
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