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Struma ovarii associated with pseudo-Meigs' syndrome and elevated serum CA 125: a case report and review of the literature

Authors: Wei Jiang, Xin Lu, Zhi Ling Zhu, Xi Shi Liu, Cong Jian Xu

Published in: Journal of Ovarian Research | Issue 1/2010

Abstract

The association of pseudo-Meigs' syndrome, elevation of CA 125 to the struma ovarii is a rare condition. So far only nine cases have been reported in English literature through MEDLINE search. Here we report a 46-year-old case of the struma ovarii, presented with ascites, hydrothorax, right ovarian mass and elevated serum CA 125 level. These findings were misdiagnosed for an ovarian malignancy at the first impression. Immediate resolution of the ascites, hydrothorax and normalization of the serum CA 125 level were followed by ovarian mass removal. Struma ovarii could be a rare cause of ascites, hydrothorax, ovarian mass and elevated CA 125. This rare condition should be considered in the differential diagnosis in patents with ascites and pleural effusions but with negative cytology.

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Title: Struma ovarii associated with pseudo-Meigs' syndrome and elevated serum CA 125: a case report and review of the literature
Authors: Wei Jiang
Xin Lu
Zhi Ling Zhu
Xi Shi Liu
Cong Jian Xu
Publication date: 01-12-2010
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: Journal of Ovarian Research / Issue 1/2010
Electronic ISSN: 1757-2215
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/1757-2215-3-18

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