Korean J Obstet Gynecol.  2005 Dec;48(12):2998-3003.

Pseudo-Meigs' syndrome associateed with pedunculated subserosal myoma and elevated CA-125 level

• Hong SH
• Choi YS

Abstract

Pseudo-Meigs' syndrome consists of pleural effusion, ascites, and benign tumors of the ovary other than fibromas. These benign tumors include those of the fallopian tube or uterus and mature teratomas, struma ovarii, and ovarian leiomyomas. Although uterine leiomyomas are frequent gynecological finding, they are rarely cause pseudo-Meigs' syndrome with elevated serum CA 125 levels. A case of pseudo-Meigs' syndrome associated with subserosal leiomyoma is presented with a brief review of literatures.

Keyword

Pseudo-Meigs' syndrome; Hydrothorax; Ascites; Leiomyoma

MeSH Terms

Ascites
Fallopian Tubes
Female
Fibroma
Hydrothorax
Leiomyoma
Myoma*
Ovary
Pleural Effusion
Struma Ovarii
Teratoma
Uterus