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- Pseudo-Meigs' syndrome occurs when uterine fibroids lead to complications, such as fluid accumulation in the chest.
- A 48-year-old woman experienced respiratory difficulties after starting treatment with GnRH agonists for her fibroids, resulting in massive pleural effusion and ascites.
- After undergoing a total laparoscopic hysterectomy, her condition improved, confirming the diagnosis of pseudo-Meigs' syndrome linked to her uterine fibroids.
Article Abstract
Pseudo-Meigs' syndrome is caused by uterine fibroids, which is often treated using gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonists. Here we report a case of pseudo-Meigs' syndrome that developed with massive pleural effusion after the initiation of GnRH agonist therapy for uterine fibroids. A 48-year-old woman presented with dyspnea. Her medical history included uterine fibroids and GnRH agonist therapy. Contrast-enhanced computed tomography revealed a massive pleural effusion, uterine fibroids, and ascites. A total laparoscopic hysterectomy was performed. The pathologic findings were consistent with those of uterine fibroids. The pleural effusion and ascites resolved completely. The patient was diagnosed with pseudo-Meigs' syndrome due to uterine fibroids.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9905040 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.7759/cureus.33520 | DOI Listing |
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