Meigs’ Syndrome with Elevated Serum CA125: Case Report and Review of the Literature

Meigs’ Syndrome with Elevated Serum CA125: Case Report and Review of the Literature

An elevated serum CA125 level in association with a pelvic mass, pleural effusion, and massive ascites usually signifies a dismal prognosis in a postmenopausal woman. However, surgery and histopathological examination are required for the correct diagnosis and treatment, since an elevated CA125 leve...

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Main Authors: Mongkol Benjapibal, Suthi Sangkarat, Somsak Laiwejpithaya, Boonlert Viriyapak, Pattama Chaopotong, Atthapon Jaishuen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Karger Publishers 2009-04-01
Series:Case Reports in Oncology
Subjects:
Meigs’ syndrome
Serum CA125
Ascites
Pleural effusion
Online Access:http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/210441

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