Ovarian fibrothecoma associated with Meigs' syndrome and elevated serum CA 125.
Meigs' syndrome consists of a benign ovarian tumor accompanied by ascites and hydrothorax. Elevated serum CA 125 in postmenopausal women with a solid adnexal mass, ascites and pleural effusion is highly suggestive of a malignant ovarian tumor. We report on an unusual case of a benign fibrothecoma of the ovary associated with Meigs' syndrome and elevated CA 125 level in an 62-year-old white female. Although rarely, a benign ovarian tumor should be considered in the differential diagnosis of an adnexal mass associated with Meigs' syndrome and elevated serum CA 125 levels.
Korkolis
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First Department of Surgery, Hellenic Anticancer Institute, "St. Savvas" Hospital, Athens, Greece.
Koulaxouzidis
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Apostolikas
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Vassilopoulos
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