Magnetic resonance imaging findings in pseudo-Meigs' syndrome associated with a large uterine leiomyoma: a case report.
| Title | Magnetic resonance imaging findings in pseudo-Meigs' syndrome associated with a large uterine leiomyoma: a case report. |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2010 |
| Authors | Chourmouzi, D., Papadopoulou E., & Drevelegas A. |
| Journal | J Med Case Rep |
| Volume | 4 |
| Pagination | 120 |
| Date Published | 2010 |
| ISSN | 1752-1947 |
| Abstract | INTRODUCTION: Pseudo-Meigs' syndrome is a rare pathological entity characterized by the presence of a pelvic mass other than an ovarian fibroma. The mass is associated with ascites with or without hydrothorax.CASE PRESENTATION: We describe the case of a 41-year-old Caucasian woman with a large uterine leiomyoma associated with massive ascites. A magnetic resonance imaging scan showed a large subserosal leiomyoma with multiple areas of cystic degeneration.CONCLUSION: To the best of our knowledge, this is the first reported case of pseudo-Meigs' syndrome caused by a uterine leiomyoma and diagnosed using magnetic resonance imaging. The pathophysiology of this syndrome and the role of magnetic resonance imaging are emphasized in this case report. |
| DOI | 10.1186/1752-1947-4-120 |
| Alternate Journal | J Med Case Rep |
| PubMed ID | 20426844 |
| PubMed Central ID | PMC2873451 |
