[Pseudo-Meigs syndrome: particular management of ovarian metastases in colorectal cancer]

Gastroenterol Clin Biol. 2008 Mar;32(3):261-4. doi: 10.1016/j.gcb.2007.11.012. Epub 2008 Mar 18.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Ascites and/or pleural effusion with ovarian metastases in colorectal cancer are usually related to peritoneal carcinomatosis. Pseudo-Meigs syndrome is a characterized by non-malignant ascites and/or pleural effusion caused by pelvic tumors other than solid benign ovarian tumors. We treated two patients who developed this syndrome in a context of colorectal cancer. After ovarian metastasis resection, ascites and pleural diffusion disappeared. In the presence of acellular ascites with ovarian metastases from colorectal cancer, diagnosis of pseudo-Meigs syndrome may allow surgical treatment with curative intent.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adenocarcinoma / pathology*
  • Adenocarcinoma / secondary*
  • Adenocarcinoma / therapy
  • Adult
  • Chemotherapy, Adjuvant
  • Colorectal Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Meigs Syndrome / diagnosis
  • Meigs Syndrome / therapy*
  • Ovarian Neoplasms / secondary*
  • Ovarian Neoplasms / therapy
  • Ovariectomy