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Pseudo‐Meigs' Syndrome Secondary to Broad Ligament Leiomyoma: A Case Report
Author(s) -
Buckshee Kamal,
Dhond Abhay J.,
Mittal Suneeta,
Bose Shikha
Publication year - 1990
Publication title -
asia‐oceania journal of obstetrics and gynaecology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.597
H-Index - 50
eISSN - 1447-0756
pISSN - 0389-2328
DOI - 10.1111/j.1447-0756.1990.tb00226.x
Subject(s) - pleural effusion , meigs' syndrome , broad ligament , ascites , exploratory laparotomy , medicine , leiomyoma , laparotomy , effusion , radiology , surgery , uterus
An unusual and rare case of broad ligament leiomyoma with massive ascites and bilateral pleural effusion is described. The ascites and pleural effusion resolved dramatically following removal of the tumor. Patients with pseudo‐Meigs' syndrome may present a diagnostic problem as they masquerade as carcinoma with malignant effusions. Thus they should always be considered for exploratory laparotomy.