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Sheila Macuácua1, Arlindo Muhelo1, Mohammad Salgado1
1Department of Pediatric, Maputo Central Hospital, 1653 Avenida Eduardo Mondlane, Maputo, Mozambique.
Oxford Medical Case Reports
|June 30, 2025
Summary
Meigs syndrome, a rare condition involving ovarian fibroma, ascites, and pleural effusion, is often misdiagnosed. This case highlights a late-stage presentation in a young female in a low-resource setting.
Area of Science:
- Gynecology
- Oncology
- Pulmonology
Background:
- Meigs syndrome is a rare triad of ovarian fibroma, ascites, and pleural effusion.
- Diagnosis is challenging due to symptoms mimicking malignancy or tuberculosis.
- Despite being benign, late-stage presentations carry significant risks.
Observation:
- A 13-year-old female presented with symptoms suggestive of advanced disease.
- The patient's condition was initially misdiagnosed.
- The case occurred in a low-resource healthcare setting.
Findings:
- The patient was diagnosed with late-stage Meigs syndrome.
- The rarity and challenging diagnosis of Meigs syndrome were evident.
- Delayed diagnosis contributed to the severity of the presentation.
Implications:
- Highlights the importance of considering Meigs syndrome in differential diagnoses, even in young patients.
- Underscores the challenges in diagnosing rare conditions in resource-limited environments.
- Emphasizes the need for improved diagnostic strategies and awareness for Meigs syndrome.
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