Pseudo Meig's Syndrome: An Unusual Presentation.
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2016
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Aim: To describe the radiological findings in a case of pseudo Meig’s syndrome with rare association of pericardial effusion.
Presentation of Case: We report a case of pseudo Meig's syndrome who also had pericardial effusion. The patient had sonography and MR imaging of the abdomen which showed uterine fibroid associated with bilateral pleural effusion, ascites and pericardial effusion. Subsequently, the patient underwent hysterectomy with bilateral salpingectomy following which ascites, pleural effusion and pericardial effusion resolved. Histopathological examination confirmed uterine leiomyoma with degenerative changes.
Discussion: Pseudo-Meig's syndrome is a condition which describes the association of any ovarian tumor (benign or malignant) other than ovarian fibroma or any pelvic tumor with pleural effusion and ascites. Association of pericardial effusion along with this condition has been rarely reported. Most common tumors associated with this entity described in previous literature include leiomyoma of uterus and broad ligament, germ cell tumors etc. It becomes highly important to identify this condition as it is a curable condition mimicking malignancy and can avoid unnecessary interventions.
Conclusion: Pseudo-Meig’s syndrome associated with pericardial effusion is a rarely reported entity which can mimic malignant condition and hence it is important to consider it as a possibility in patients who present with pericardial effusion of unknown cause.
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Leiomyoma, Meig's syndrome, Pseudo-Meig’s, uterine fibroid
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Jayasree Yamuna, Rangasami Rajeswaran, Radhan Prabhu , Rani Usha. Pseudo Meig's Syndrome: An Unusual Presentation. British Journal of Medicine and Medical Research. 2016; 11(12): 1-4.