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Pseudo-Meigs syndrome and elevated CA125 associated with struma ovarii.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  15790478     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
BACKGROUND: Struma ovarii is a rare form of ovarian neoplasm composed entirely and predominantly of thyroid tissue. The association of pseudo-Meigs syndrome, elevation of CA125 and hyperthyroidism to struma ovarii is a rare condition. CASE: We report an unusual presentation of a postmenopausal woman with benign struma ovarii associated with pseudo-Meigs syndrome, hypertiroidism, and elevated CA125 serum level, and a large complex right pelvic mass thereby mimicking an ovarian cancer. CONCLUSIONS: Struma ovarii is a rare cause of ascites, hydrothorax, elevated CA125, and hyperthyroidism. This rare condition should be considered in the differential diagnosis in patients with ascites and pleural effusions but with negative cytology.
Authors:
Vera Loizzi; Gennaro Cormio; Leonardo Resta; Nicola Fattizzi; Mario Vicino; Luigi Selvaggi
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Gynecologic oncology     Volume:  97     ISSN:  0090-8258     ISO Abbreviation:  Gynecol. Oncol.     Publication Date:  2005 Apr 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2005-03-25     Completed Date:  2005-06-21     Revised Date:  2005-11-17    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0365304     Medline TA:  Gynecol Oncol     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  282-4     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Bari, Piazza Giulio Cesare, 11, 70124 Bari, Italy. vloizzi@tiscali.it
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Aged
CA-125 Antigen / blood*
Carcinoid Tumor / blood*,  diagnosis
Diagnosis, Differential
Female
Humans
Hyperthyroidism / blood
Meigs Syndrome / blood*,  diagnosis
Ovarian Neoplasms / blood*,  diagnosis
Struma Ovarii / blood*,  diagnosis
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/CA-125 Antigen

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