title: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Presenting with Massive Ascites: A Case of Pseudo-Pseudo Meigs Syndrome.
abstract: The case presented is consistent with the phenomenon known as Pseudo-Pseudo Meigs Syndrome (PPMS). In it, we describe a young woman with newly diagnosed Systemic Lupus Erythematosus presenting with ascites, pleural effusions, and an elevated CA-125 level. Although rare, and of uncertain etiology, PPMS is becoming increasingly recognized in the literature. It should be considered as a differential diagnosis in such patients, along with the search for malignancy.
authors.affiliation: Department of Internal Medicine, Queens Hospital Centre, Queens, NY 11432, USA.
authors.forename: S
authors.identifier: 0000-0002-0273-8071
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: McVorran
authors.affiliation: Department of Internal Medicine, Queens Hospital Centre, Queens, NY 11432, USA.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Song
authors.affiliation: Department of Internal Medicine, Queens Hospital Centre, Queens, NY 11432, USA.
authors.forename: V
authors.identifier: 0000-0002-6874-5813
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Pochineni
authors.affiliation: Department of Internal Medicine, Queens Hospital Centre, Queens, NY 11432, USA.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Abrudescu-Opran