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1First Department of Internal Medicine, Showa University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan.
Abstract:
A 53-year-old woman was admitted because of dyspnea and coughing of about 8 months duration. On examination she had left pleural effusion and ascites. The serum CA125 level was high (1150 U/ml) but gynecological examinations were negative. Radiological and ultrasonic studies revealed bilateral pleural effusions and ascites. Cytological and bacteriological studies of the pleural effusions and ascites were all negative. The pleural fluid was exudate with high lymphocyte counts and elevated ADA (87.4 IU/l) and CA125 (1800 U/ml). Tuberculous pleuritis was diagnosed based on the findings of sputum culture and of pleural biopsy. The latter revealed epithelioid cell granulomas and giant cells. Cells in both pleural effusion and ascites were stained with antibodies to CA125. Antituberculous chemotherapy was started and the patient responded well. Both pleural effusions and ascites decreased; the level of CA125 also decreased to the normal range in about two months.
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