ABSTRACT

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.

KEYWORDS

CA 125, cavity effusions, ovarian cancer, pseudo-Meigs’ syndrome.

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