A case report of Pseudo-Meigs' syndrome associated with ovarian serous cystadenocarcinoma.
- Author:
Jin Hee LEE
1
;
Yoon Sook KIM
;
Seob JEON
;
Jong Su KIM
;
Seung Do CHOI
;
Jae Gun SUNWOO
;
Dong Han BAE
Author Information
1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Soonchunhyang Cheonan Hospital, College of Medicine, Soonchunhyang University, Cheonan, Korea. jinnie0927@paran.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Pseudo-Meigs' syndrome;
Serous cystadenocarcinoma;
CA-125
- MeSH:
Aged;
Ascites;
Cystadenocarcinoma, Serous*;
Female;
Humans;
Hydrothorax;
Ovarian Neoplasms;
Pleural Effusion;
Reference Values
- From:Korean Journal of Gynecologic Oncology
2006;17(2):167-172
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Pseudo-Meigs' syndrome is a rare condition that includes hydrothorax and/or ascites secondary to ovarian neoplasms other than benign primary tumors. A 67-year-old woman presented with ascites, hydrothorax, left ovarian mass and elevated CA-125 level. The mass was removed and revealed serous cystadenocarcinoma. The immediate and complete resolution of symptoms and rapid decline of CA-125 level to normal value was achieved post-operatively. One month after surgery, she had no evidence of ascites or pleural effusion. We report Pseudo-Meigs' syndrome associated with ovarian serous cystadenocarcinoma and elevated CA-125 level.
