Korean J Obstet Gynecol.  2005 Jun;48(6):1544-1549.

Meigs' syndrome associated with elevated serum CA 125 level and hemoperitoneum

• Jo MS
• Kim CH
• Rim SY
• Kim YS
• Kim SM
• Choi HS

Abstract

Meigs' syndrome is characterized by the pleural effusion and ascites in patient with soild benign ovarian tumors and the resolution of the effusions after resection of the tumor. Elevated serum carbohydrate antigen 125 (CA125) levels in postmenopausal women with solid adnexal masses, ascites and pleural effusion are highly suggestive for malignant ovary tumor. As far as I know, Meigs' syndrome with hemoperitoneum due to ruptured ovarian fibroma has not been reported yet. We present a case of Meigs' syndrome associated with elevated serum CA125 and hemoperitoneum due to ruptured ovarian fibroma.

Keyword

Meigs' syndrome; Hemoperitoneum; Ascites; Pleural effusion; CA125

MeSH Terms

Ascites
Female
Fibroma
Hemoperitoneum*
Humans
Meigs Syndrome*
Ovary
Pleural Effusion