Abstract
BACKGROUND: Pseudo-Meigs' syndrome, or atypical Meigs' syndrome, occurs when a pelvic mass other than an ovarian fibroma is present with hydrothorax and ascites. Leiomyomas rarely cause this condition CASE: An otherwise healthy 31-year-old woman presented to the emergency department in acute respiratory distress with massive ascites, pleural effusion and a pedunculated leiomyoma. After receiving mechanical ventilation, she underwent myomectomy and recovered fully within four weeks. CONCLUSION: This unique presentation of pseudo Meigs' syndrome should be included with malignancy in the differential diagnosis of a pelvic mass with ascites.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 609-612 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Journal of Reproductive Medicine for the Obstetrician and Gynecologist |
Volume | 42 |
Issue number | 9 |
State | Published - Sep 1997 |
Keywords
- Leiomyoma
- Meigs' syndrome
- Uterine neoplasms
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Reproductive Medicine
- Obstetrics and Gynecology