Resumen

SANTOS, Vitorino Modesto-dos et al. Pseudo-Meigs’ syndrome due to high-grade serous ovarian carcinoma. Neumol. cir. torax [online]. 2017, vol.76, n.2, pp.107-110. ISSN 0028-3746.

Serous ovarian carcinoma is among the main causes of cancer-related death, and the levels of pretreatment CA 125 can be associated with survival in the high grade tumors. A postmenopausal woman with ovarian cancer and elevated levels of CA 125, presented with hydrothorax and massive ascites, which are features of pseudo-Meigs’ syndrome. Data of immunohistochemistry study were consistent with high grade serous carcinoma. Diagnostic challenges of the syndrome and the mechanisms of effusions are also commented.

Palabras llave : CA 125; cavity effusions; ovarian cancer; pseudo-Meigs’ syndrome.

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