Recurrent ascites in systemic lupus erythematosus treated with rituximab – a case report and review of pseudo-pseudo Meigs’ syndrome [PDF]
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic autoimmune and inflammatory disease with multisystem consequences. Pseudo-pseudo Meigs’ syndrome (PPMS), or Tjalma syndrome, is a newly recognized manifestation of SLE that is characterized by increased CA ...
Sarah Compton +2 more
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Meigs syndrome, pseudo-Meigs syndrome, or pseudo-pseudo Meigs syndrome? A case report
Background: Meigs syndrome, pseudo-Meigs syndrome, and pseudo-pseudo-Meigs syndrome showcase a diagnostic challenge in the management of complex pediatric cases.
Azie Jumaatul Adawiyah Nabir +3 more
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Lupus-related protein-losing enteropathy associated with pseudo-pseudo Meigs’ syndrome and successfully treated with hydroxychloroquine [PDF]
We herein report the first case of lupus-related protein-losing enteropathy associated with pseudo-pseudo Meigs’ syndrome. Lupus-related protein-losing enteropathy and pseudo-pseudo Meigs’ syndrome are extremely rare complications in patients with ...
Horino Taro +8 more
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Three Cases of Pseudo-Meigs’ Syndrome Secondary to Ovarian Metastases from Colorectal Cancer [PDF]
Pseudo-Meigs’ syndrome is used to describe cases of ascites and/or pleural effusion associated with ovarian neoplasms other than benign tumors, which improve after removal of the ovarian lesion.
Yuta Yamamoto +8 more
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A challenging diagnosis in a male presented with ascites: Pseudo-pseudo Meigs syndrome and systemic lupus erythematosus [PDF]
Gastrointestinal involvement as an initial presentation of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is seen uncommonly. Among such presentations, ascites is an extremely rare clinical condition that requires extensive diagnostic investigation for nephrotic ...
Reşit Yıldırım +4 more
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Pseudo-Meigs syndrome due to bilateral serous ovarian adenocarcinoma: A case report [PDF]
Pseudo-Meigs syndrome is a rare entity where pleural effusion and ascites disappear after resection of a benign or malignant pelvic tumour. We report a 48-year-old woman presented with shortness of breath and abdominal distention.
T. Semina, S. Kannangara, S. Silva
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Case Report: Ovarian dysgerminoma with pseudo-Meigs syndrome in a child [PDF]
Ovarian dysgerminoma is a rare pediatric germ cell tumor, and its association with pseudo-Meigs syndrome (PMS) is exceedingly uncommon. PMS is characterized by massive pleural effusions and ascites accompanying a pelvic mass, which often leads to ...
Zhanhu Li, Dong Chen, Qiang Wei
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Unilateral massive hydrothorax in a gynecologic patient with pseudo-Meigs' syndrome -A case report- [PDF]
Pseudo-Meigs' syndrome is characterized by the presence of a benign ovarian tumor associated with ascites and a right-sided hydrothorax. The major problem associated with pseudo-Meigs' syndrome is the respiratory distress caused by a giant mass in the ...
Tae Soo Hahm, Ji Sun Ham, Ji Yeong Kang
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Incomplete pseudo-Meigs’ syndrome caused by endometrial ovarian cyst: A case report
A 63-year-old female was admitted to our hospital with history of persistent dyspnea. Right pleural effusion and ovarian tumor were discovered, but here were no significant findings on thoracoscopy under local anesthesia.
Hitokazu Tsukao +6 more
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Resumen: El síndrome de pseudo-Meigs se caracteriza por la tríada de neoplasia maligna de ovario, derrame pleural y ascitis. Los signos y síntomas son inespecíficos, enmascarando esta entidad con un proceso gastrointestinal y/o urinario; un tumor anexial
José Patricio Novelo-Pérez +1 more
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