Meigs syndrome
Meigs syndrome Updated: 05/20/2020 © Jun Wang, MD, PhD General features Triad Benign ovarian tumor, ovarian fibromas most common, may be seen with thecoma , granulosa cell tumor as well Ascites Pleural effusion Ascites and pleural effusion disappear after tumor removal Unclear pathophysiology, probably lymphatic drainage of irritation/secretion associated ascite Diagnosis of exclusion after ovarian cancer ruled out Clinical presentations Associated with ovarian tumor: mass, etc Associated with pleural effusion: Dullness of percussion, tachypnea, etc Associated with ascites: shifting dullness, etc Management Rule out malignancy Symptomatic support Surgical removal of ovarian tumor Back to syndromes Back to contents