Meigs syndrome (patient information)

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Meigs syndrome
Overview
What are the symptoms?
What are the causes?
Who is at highest risk?
Diagnosis
When to seek urgent medical care?
Treatment options
Where to find medical care for Meigs syndrome?
Prevention
What to expect (Outlook/Prognosis)?
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 benign ovarian tumor,ascites, and pleural effusion.[2] 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:

• Fatigue
• Dyspnoea (initially on exertion)
• Swollen abdomen with associated weight gain
• Non-productive cough
• Amenorrhoea or irregular menstruation

Where to find medical care for Meigs syndrome?

Directions to Hospitals Treating Meigs syndrome