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Meigs' syndrome is characterized as benign ovarian tumor, ascites, and pleural effusion. | Meigs' syndrome is characterized as clinical triad: benign ovarian tumor, ascites, and pleural effusion.It is very uncommon before 40 years of age and becomes more frequent as the years progress.The ovarian tumour is usually a fibroma but may be a thecoma, cystadenoma, or granulosa cell tumour. If the tumour is resected, the fluid resolves. | ||
==What are the symptoms of Meigs syndrome?== | ==What are the symptoms of Meigs syndrome?== | ||
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Meigs syndrome is not a life-threatening situation, however in the presence of any of the previously mentioned symtomps, patients should seek for a gynecologic surgeon for surgical management. | Meigs syndrome is not a life-threatening situation, however in the presence of any of the previously mentioned symtomps, patients should seek for a gynecologic surgeon for surgical management. | ||
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Exploratory laparotomy with surgical staging is the treatment of choice. | Exploratory laparotomy with surgical staging is the treatment of choice. | ||
==Where to find medical care for Meigs syndrome?== | ==Where to find medical care for Meigs syndrome?== | ||
For patient education resources, see Women's Health Center and Cancer center. | |||
[http://maps.google.com/maps?q={{urlencode:{{#if:{{{1|}}}|{{{1}}}|map+top+hospital+Meigs syndrome}}}}&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&hl=en&tab=wl Directions to Hospitals Treating Meigs syndrome] | [http://maps.google.com/maps?q={{urlencode:{{#if:{{{1|}}}|{{{1}}}|map+top+hospital+Meigs syndrome}}}}&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&hl=en&tab=wl Directions to Hospitals Treating Meigs syndrome] | ||
==Prevention of Meigs syndrome== | ==Prevention of Meigs syndrome== | ||
There is no primary prevention for this syndrome. It is highly suggested that women perform a regular check-up with their gynecologist every year to avoid any complications. | |||
==What to expect (Outlook/Prognosis)?== | ==What to expect (Outlook/Prognosis)?== | ||
The prognosis is expected to be good | |||
==Possible complications== | ==Possible complications== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Maria Fernanda Villarreal, M.D. [2]
Overview
Meigs' syndrome is characterized as clinical triad: benign ovarian tumor, ascites, and pleural effusion.It is very uncommon before 40 years of age and becomes more frequent as the years progress.The ovarian tumour is usually a fibroma but may be a thecoma, cystadenoma, or granulosa cell tumour. If the tumour is resected, the fluid resolves.
What are the symptoms of Meigs syndrome?
Most features are related to ascites and pleural effusion. Other symptoms include: [1]
- Fatigue
- Dyspnoea (initially on exertion)
- Swollen abdomen with associated weight gain
- Non-productive cough
- Amenorrhoea or irregular menstruation
What causes Meigs syndrome?
Meigs' syndrome is usually triggered by benign ovarian tumors, such as fibroma, thecoma, granulosa cell tumor or cystadenoma.
Who is at highest risk?
Women with the presence of known ovarian pathology.
Diagnosis
- Cancer antigen CA-125 (Usually, elevated in pleural and peritoneal fluid)
- Blood tests FBC, U&E, LFTs, including plasma proteins.
- Chest X-ray (CXR)(AP and lateral) will show the degree of pulmonary effusion.
- Abdominal ultrasound (outline of ovarian tumour if present and ascites)
- Imaging also includes CT of the chest abdomen and pelvis, and MRI of the pelvis.
- Paracentesis and aspiration of pleural fluid
When to seek urgent medical care?
Meigs syndrome is not a life-threatening situation, however in the presence of any of the previously mentioned symtomps, patients should seek for a gynecologic surgeon for surgical management.
Treatment options
Exploratory laparotomy with surgical staging is the treatment of choice.
Where to find medical care for Meigs syndrome?
For patient education resources, see Women's Health Center and Cancer center. Directions to Hospitals Treating Meigs syndrome
Prevention of Meigs syndrome
There is no primary prevention for this syndrome. It is highly suggested that women perform a regular check-up with their gynecologist every year to avoid any complications.
What to expect (Outlook/Prognosis)?
The prognosis is expected to be good
Possible complications
Source
- ↑ Meigs syndrome. Patient Information.http://patient.info/doctor/meigs-syndrome Accessed on November, 2015