Ovarian fibrothecoma associated with Meigs' syndrome and elevated serum CA 125

Meigs' syndrome consists of a benign ovarian tumor accompanied by ascites and hydrothorax. Elevated serum CA 125 in postmenopausal women with a solid adnexal mass, ascites and pleural effusion is highly suggestive of a malignant ovarian tumor. We report on an unusual case of a benign fibrotheco...

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Published inJournal of B.U. ON. Vol. 9; no. 4; p. 473
Main Authors Korkolis, D P, Koulaxouzidis, G V, Apostolikas, N, Vassilopoulos, P P
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Greece 01.10.2004
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Summary:Meigs' syndrome consists of a benign ovarian tumor accompanied by ascites and hydrothorax. Elevated serum CA 125 in postmenopausal women with a solid adnexal mass, ascites and pleural effusion is highly suggestive of a malignant ovarian tumor. We report on an unusual case of a benign fibrothecoma of the ovary associated with Meigs' syndrome and elevated CA 125 level in an 62-year-old white female. Although rarely, a benign ovarian tumor should be considered in the differential diagnosis of an adnexal mass associated with Meigs' syndrome and elevated serum CA 125 levels.
ISSN:1107-0625