title: Magnetic resonance imaging findings in pseudo-Meigs' syndrome associated with a large uterine leiomyoma: a case report.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Pseudo-Meigs' syndrome is a rare pathological entity characterized by the presence of a pelvic mass other than an ovarian fibroma. The mass is associated with ascites with or without hydrothorax.
  
  
  METHODS
  We describe the case of a 41-year-old Caucasian woman with a large uterine leiomyoma associated with massive ascites. A magnetic resonance imaging scan showed a large subserosal leiomyoma with multiple areas of cystic degeneration.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  To the best of our knowledge, this is the first reported case of pseudo-Meigs' syndrome caused by a uterine leiomyoma and diagnosed using magnetic resonance imaging. The pathophysiology of this syndrome and the role of magnetic resonance imaging are emphasized in this case report.
authors.affiliation: Interbalkan Medical Center, Asklipiou, Pylaia 57001, Thessaloniki, Greece. dchourm@hol.gr.
authors.forename: Danai
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Chourmouzi
authors.forename: Elissavet
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Papadopoulou
authors.forename: Antonios
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Drevelegas