Meigs Syndrome and Elevated CA-125: Case Report and Literature Review of an Unusual Presentation Mimicking Ovarian Cancer

Meigs Syndrome and Elevated CA-125: Case Report and Literature Review of an Unusual Presentation Mimicking Ovarian Cancer

<i>Background and Objectives</i>: Meigs syndrome is represented by a benign adnexal tumor, ascites, and hydrothorax. Even though the ovarian mass is often characterized by a fibroma-like origin, cancer antigen-125 (CA-125) serum levels could be elevated as in the development of ovarian c...

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Main Authors: Irene Iavarone, Michela Padovano, Francesca Pasanisi, Luigi Della Corte, Elvira La Mantia, Carlo Ronsini
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-09-01
Series:Medicina
Subjects:
Meigs syndrome
ascites
hydrothorax
CA-125
ovarian neoplasms
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/59/9/1684

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