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World J Clin Cases. Jul 26, 2021; 9(21): 5972-5979
Published online Jul 26, 2021. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v9.i21.5972
Meigs syndrome with pleural effusion as initial manifestation: A case report
Ya-Ya Hou, Li Peng, Mei Zhou
Ya-Ya Hou, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430000, Hubei Province, China
Li Peng, Department of Pathology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430000, Hubei Province, China
Mei Zhou, Department of Respiratory Medicine, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430022, Hubei Province, China
Author contributions: Hou YY performed the conception and writing of the manuscript; Peng L performed the pathological diagnosis; Zhou M performed the revision of the manuscript; all authors read and approved the final manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Mei Zhou, PhD, Doctor, Department of Respiratory Medicine, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, No. 1277 Jiefang Avenue, Wuhan 430022, Hubei Province, China. 2010xh0885@hust.edu.cn
Received: January 4, 2021
Peer-review started: January 5, 2021
First decision: April 29, 2021
Revised: May 11, 2021
Accepted: May 26, 2021
Article in press: May 26, 2021
Published online: July 26, 2021
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Core Tip

Core Tip: This case highlights the difficulties that may be encountered in the management of patients with Meigs syndrome, including potential misdiagnosis of tuberculosis or malignant diseases that may influence the medical and surgical approach. Although initial suspicions of malignancy in patients with undiagnosed pleural effusion and elevated CA-125 level, Meigs syndrome should be considered in the differential diagnosis.