A Case of Pseudo-Meigs' Syndrome.
- Author:
Tae Hyoung PARK
;
Young Bok PARK
;
Cheol Seong BAE
;
Hae Won YOON
;
Myung Soo KANG
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Pseudo-Meig's syndome;
Brenner tumor;
Hydrothorax;
Ascites;
Pseudo-Meigs
- MeSH:
Ascites;
Brenner Tumor;
Edema;
Female;
Humans;
Hydrothorax;
Leiomyoma;
Meigs Syndrome;
Struma Ovarii;
Thecoma
- From:Korean Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
1999;42(10):2386-2390
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Meigs' syndrome is defined as a hydrothorax with ascites and a pelvic tumor, both of which resolve on removal of the tumor. Pseudo-Meigs' syndrome is a variant not possessing the original tumor cell types described by Meigs. Both these syndromes should be considered in otherwise healthy women who present with either new or recurrent hydrothorax and ascites. Pseudo-Meigs' syndrome occurs with the clinical triad of (1)ascites, (2)pleural effusion and (3)Brenner tumors, struma ovarii, benign thecomas, extreme ovarian edema, uterine leiomyomas or other benign pelvic tumors. A case of Pseudo-Meigs' syndrome associated with Brenner tumor is presented with a brief review of literatures.
