Korean J Obstet Gynecol.  1999 Oct;42(10):2386-2390.

A Case of Pseudo-Meigs' Syndrome

• Park TH
• Park YB
• Bae CS
• Yoon HW
• Kang MS

Abstract

Meigs' syndrome is defined as a hydrothorax with ascites and a pelvic tumor, both of which resolve on removal of the tumor. Pseudo-Meigs' syndrome is a variant not possessing the original tumor cell types described by Meigs. Both these syndromes should be considered in otherwise healthy women who present with either new or recurrent hydrothorax and ascites. Pseudo-Meigs' syndrome occurs with the clinical triad of (1)ascites, (2)pleural effusion and (3)Brenner tumors, struma ovarii, benign thecomas, extreme ovarian edema, uterine leiomyomas or other benign pelvic tumors. A case of Pseudo-Meigs' syndrome associated with Brenner tumor is presented with a brief review of literatures.

Keyword

Pseudo-Meig's syndome; Brenner tumor; Hydrothorax; Ascites; Pseudo-Meigs

MeSH Terms

Ascites
Brenner Tumor
Edema
Female
Humans
Hydrothorax
Leiomyoma
Meigs Syndrome
Struma Ovarii
Thecoma