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Meigs' syndrome
Shahla Baloch1, Mehruarunnissa Khaskheli, Imdad A Khushk
1Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences,( LUMHS), Jamshoro - Sindh.
Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP
|September 2, 2006
Summary
Meigs' syndrome, a rare condition, presented as an abdominal mass with fluid buildup. Surgical removal of the benign ovarian tumor resolved symptoms, confirming the diagnosis.
Area of Science:
- Gynecologic Oncology
- Reproductive Medicine
- Clinical Case Studies
Background:
- Meigs' syndrome is a rare clinical entity often associated with ovarian tumors.
- It is characterized by the triad of ovarian tumor, ascites, and pleural effusion.
Observation:
- A case report of an unmarried female presenting with a slowly growing abdominal mass.
- Clinical and ultrasound findings revealed a right adnexal mass, ascites, and right-sided pleural effusion.
- Elevated cancer antigen 125 (CA 125) levels were noted.
Findings:
- Surgical intervention confirmed Meigs' syndrome.
- The ovarian tumor was surgically removed.
- Post-intervention, the pleural effusion resolved within 15 days.
- Cytomorphologic analysis of the tumor and ascitic fluid showed no evidence of malignancy.
Implications:
- This case highlights that Meigs' syndrome can occur with benign ovarian tumors.
- It underscores the importance of surgical intervention for diagnosis and treatment.
- Successful tumor resection can lead to complete resolution of ascites and pleural effusion.
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