Pseudo-Meigs syndrome and elevated levels of tumor markers associated with benign ovarian tumors--two case reports.

Abstract

Elevated tumor markers for a post-menopausal woman presenting with a multilocular adnexal mass, ascites, and pleural effusion were interpreted as being highly suspicious of malignancy. This paper describes two cases of ovarian tumors presenting with all signs of malignancy. Following surgical excision of the masses, and histopathological assay, a benign pure struma ovarii and a mucinous cystadenoma were diagnosed by pathologists. The immediate and complete resolution of symptoms were achieved post-operatively, and the previously-evident abnormal tumor markers rapidly declined to the normal range, the two tumors were subsequently classified as pseudo-Meigs' syndromes.

• Authors: C Y Long, Y H Chen, S C Chen, J N Lee, J H Su, S C Hsu
• Journal: The Kaohsiung journal of medical sciences (Kaohsiung J Med Sci) Vol. 17 Issue 11 Pg. 582-5 (Nov 2001) ISSN: 1607-551X [Print] China (Republic : 1949- )
• PMID: 11852467 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Biomarkers, Tumor
• CA-125 Antigen
• CA-19-9 Antigen

Topics

• Aged
• Biomarkers, Tumor (blood)
• CA-125 Antigen (blood)
• CA-19-9 Antigen (blood)
• Female
• Humans
• Meigs Syndrome (blood, diagnosis, surgery)
• Middle Aged
• Ovarian Neoplasms (blood, diagnosis, surgery)