Meigs' syndrome with elevated CA125: case report and review of the literature.
A 51-year-old woman presented with acute ascites and hydrothorax is reported. Pelvic ultrasound showed two pelvic solid masses and serum CA125 level was elevated (577 IU/ml). Pathology revealed bilateral ovarian fibromas. We present this case of Meigs' syndrome and discuss its diagnostic problems and a review of the literature.
Abad
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Department of Gynecology, Maternal Hospital, University Hospital La Fe of Valencia, Spain.
Cazorla
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Ruiz
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F
Aznar
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I
Asins
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E
Llixiona
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J
D000005:Abdomen / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D001201:Ascites; D018394:CA-125 Antigen / Q000032:analysis*; D005260:Female; D005350:Fibroma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007044:Hysterectomy; D008539:Meigs Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D008875:Middle Aged; D010051:Ovarian Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D010996:Pleural Effusion; D014463:Ultrasonography; D014567:Urography
D018394:CA-125 Antigen