Korean J Obstet Gynecol.  2006 May;49(5):1125-1130.

1 case of Meigs' syndrome with markedly elevated serum CA 125 level

• Park CM
• Kim SY

Abstract

Meigs' syndrome is named when benign and solid ovarian tumors with the gross appearance of a fibroma is accompanied by ascites and pleural effusion, which disappear after removal of the ovarian tumors. Ovarian tumors with markedly elevated CA 125 level are highly suggestive of ovarian malignancy but, patients with Meigs' syndrome can have elevated serum CA 125 levels as well. We present a 75-year-old woman's case of Meigs' syndrome with markedly elevated serum CA 125 level (1,068 IU/mL).

Keyword

Meigs' syndrome; ovarian malignancy; CA 125

MeSH Terms

Aged
Ascites
Female
Fibroma
Humans
Meigs Syndrome*
Pleural Effusion