Pseudo-Meigs' syndrome (PMS) is a rare disease characterized by the triad of (1) an ovarian neoplasm, other than a fibroma or thecoma, (2) ascites, and (3) pleural effusion. Tumors such as struma ovarii, mucinous and serous cystadenomas, and germ cell tumors have been linked with the condition. Due to its clinical features combined with the elevation of serum cancer antigen 125 (CA-125) levels, it is often mistaken and treated as a malignant ovarian tumor. Ascites or pleural effusion could be massive leading to various life-threatening complications. Despite its presentation, this entity has an excellent prognosis when surgical excision of the tumor is performed. This article presents an unusual case of a 41-year-old gravida 10 para 10 (10-0-0-9) who was diagnosed with a case of struma ovarii associated PMS with concomitant abdominopelvic tuberculosis and elevated CA-125 resembling an ovarian malignancy.
Ascites ; Struma Ovarii ; Meigs Syndrome ; CA-125 Antigen ; Abdominal Neoplasms