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==[[Meigs syndrome overview|Overview]]==
 
==[[Meigs syndrome classification|Classification]]==
 
==[[Meigs syndrome historical perspective|Historical Perspective]]==
 
==[[Meigs syndrome pathophysiology|Pathophysiology]]==
 
==[[Meigs syndrome epidemiology and demographics|Epidemiology & Demographics]]==


'''Meigs syndrome''' or '''Meigs' syndrome''' is the triad of benign [[ovarian tumor]] ([[fibroma]], [[thecoma]], [[cystadenoma]], or [[granulosa cell tumor]]), [[ascites]] and [[pleural effusion]].<ref>Lessnau K, Chavda R. Meigs syndrome. eMedicine.com. URL: [http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic1422.htm http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic1422.htm]. Accessed on: February 26, 2007.</ref>  It resolves after the resection of the tumor.  For reasons unknown, the pleural effusion is classically on the right side.  (Note: '''Meigs' Syndrome''' is not to be confused with '''[[Meige's syndrome]]''')
==[[Meigs syndrome epidemiology and demographics|Risk Factors]]==


Because of the presence of ascites and pleural effusions, the [[differential diagnosis]] includes [[liver failure]] ([[cirrhosis]]), [[congestive heart failure]], [[renal disease]]s, and [[metastatic tumor]]s to the peritoneal surfaces.  These entities must be clinically excluded.
==[[Meigs syndrome screening|Screening]]==


Treatment of Meigs' syndrome consists of [[thoracentesis]] and [[paracentesis]] to drain off the excess fluid, and unilateral [[oophorectomy|salpingo-oophorectomy]] to correct the underlying [[etiology]].
==[[Meigs syndrome causes|Causes]]==


==References==
==[[Meigs syndrome differential diagnosis|Differentiating Meigs syndrome from other Diseases]]==
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==External link==
==[[Meigs syndrome natural history|Natural History, Complications & Prognosis]]==
*[http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic1422.htm Meigs syndrome] - emedicine.com


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==Diagnosis==
[[Meigs syndrome history and symptoms|History & Symptoms]] | [[Meigs syndrome physical examination|Physical Examination]] | [[Meigs syndrome staging|Staging]] | [[Meigs syndrome laboratory tests|Lab Tests]] | [[Meigs syndrome electrocardiogram|Electrocardiogram]] | [[Meigs syndrome chest x ray|Chest X Ray]] | [[Meigs syndrome CT|CT]] | [[Meigs syndrome MRI|MRI]] | [[Meigs syndrome echocardiography or ultrasound|Echocardiography or Ultrasound]] | [[Meigs syndrome other imaging findings|Other Imaging Findings]] | [[Meigs syndrome other diagnostic studies|Other Diagnostic Studies]]


==Treatment==
[[Meigs syndrome medical therapy|Medical Therapy]] | [[Meigs syndrome surgery|Surgery]] | [[Meigs syndrome primary prevention|Primary Prevention]] | [[Meigs syndrome secondary prevention|Secondary Prevention]]


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Revision as of 20:52, 22 January 2012