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Not to be confused with Meige syndrome

In medicine, Meigs syndrome, also Meigs' syndrome, is the triad of ascites, pleural effusion and benign ovarian tumor (fibroma).^[1][2] It resolves after the resection of the tumor. For reasons unknown, the pleural effusion is classically on the right side.

Differential diagnosis

It may mimic other conditions.^[3]

Because of the presence of ascites and pleural effusions, the differential diagnosis includes liver failure (cirrhosis), congestive heart failure, renal diseases, and metastatic tumors to the peritoneal surfaces. These entities must be clinically excluded.

Treatment

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

Eponym

Meigs' Syndrome is named for Joe Vincent Meigs.^{[4][5] [6]}

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