Meigs’ syndrome with elevated CA 125: case report

CONTEXT: Meigs’ syndrome consists of a benign ovarian tumor accompanied by ascites and hydrothorax. Elevated serum CA 125 levels in postmeno-pausal women with solid adnexal masses, ascites and pleural effusion are highly suggestive for malignant ovarian tumor. However, patients with Meigs’ syndrome...

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Main Authors: Vieira, Sabas Carlos, Pimentel, Leonardo Halley Carvalho, Ribeiro, José Carlos Castelo Branco, Andrade Neto, Argemiro Ferreira de, Santana, Jerúsia Oliveira Ibiapina de
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: São Paulo Medical Journal 2003
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Online Access:https://periodicosapm.emnuvens.com.br/spmj/article/view/2640
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