Syndrome de demons meigs pdf

In medicine, meigs syndrome, also meigs syndrome or demonsmeigs syndrome, is the triad of ascites, pleural effusion, and benign ovarian tumor ovarian fibroma, fibrothecoma, brenner tumour, and occasionally granulosa cell tumour. Nevertheless, a demons meigs syndrome or a demons pseudosyndrome should be suspected when faced with a negative cytologic analysis of the ascitic and pleural effusion and no peritoneal implant on ctscan. Demonsmeigs syndrome definition of demonsmeigs syndrome. In some cases it could be confused with a malignant disease. Not to be confused with meige syndrome or meige disease. Meigs syndrome, however, is a diagnosis of exclusion, only after ovarian carcinoma is ruled out. Ovarian fibromas constitute the majority of the benign tumors seen in meigs syndrome. The authors report a case of meigs syndrome with elevated ca 125 level. Ovarian malignancies with cytologically negative pleural. Nonclassic meigs syndrome and demonsmeigs syndrome. Mar 24, 2016 meigs syndrome is defined as the triad of benign ovarian tumor with ascites and pleural effusion that resolves after resection of the tumor. Les difficultes diagnostiques preoperatoires sont discutees. Meigssyndrome is defined as a hydrothorax with ascites and benign ovarian tumor, both of which resolve on removal of the tumor. In 1937, meigs described a syndrome of ovarian fibromas with ascites and hydrothorax that quickly resolved on removal of the fibroma.

Meigs syndrome in a young woman with a normal serum ca. It is very rare and its physiopathology remains obscure. This syndrome has been described 50 years before by demons as the association of a womans benign genital tumor with thoracic andor abdominal effusion without cancerous cells. Demons of bordeaux, france, in 1887 regenerally appeared well. Although meigs syndrome mimics a malignant condition, it is a benign disease and has a very good prognosis if properly managed. Triad of ascites with hydrothorax in association with benign ovarian tumor, that is cured after tumor resection. Meigs syndrome resolves after the resection of the tumor. Classic meigs syndrome, nonclassic and demons meigs syndrome, pseudo meigs syndrome, pseudopseudo meigs syndrome, atypical or incomplete meigs syndrome. Joe vincent meigs, 18921963, american gynaecologist.

Abdominal examination revealed a ported that 9 of 50 patients with ovarian cysts were cured. However, patients with meigs syndrome can also have elevated serum ca 125 levels. N2 the association of a benign ovarian tumor with ascites and hydrothorax that resolve after tumor resection is known as meigs syndrome, and its importance was first emphasized by meigs and cass in 1937. In 1937, meigs arrived at the same findings concerning ovarian fibromas and granulosa cell tumours, hence the name of demons meigs which was given to this syndrome with the agreement of meigs. Meigs syndrome litfl medical blog medical eponym library. The full text of this article is available in pdf format. Current literature reports on pseudosyndromes of demons meigs including genital malignancies with negative cytology. Demons meigs syndrome associated with a seminoma of ovary. In 1900, the first therapeutical surgical approach was developed by albert jean octave demons to treat meigs syndrome. Sep 27, 2014 demons meigs syndrome is characterized by the presence of a benign ovarian tumor associated with ascites and a rightsided hydrothorax. Demonsmeigs syndrome associated with a seminoma of ovary.

Named after joe vincent meigs 18921963, american obstetrician and gynecologist. The association of pseudomeigs syndrome with pri mitive peritoneal tumor is rare. The triad of pleural effusion, ascites, and benign ovarian fibroma is rare. Pseudomeigs syndrome secondary to an ovarian germ cell. Les auteurs soulignent les caracteristiques cliniques. Meigs syndrome is named after joe vincent meigs, an american gynecologist who defined meigs syndrome as the presence of ascites, hydrothorax, association with benign ovarian tumor. Pseudomeigs syndrome in association with primitive. It was discovered following a right pleural effusion syndrome with ascites and an abdominopelvic mass. This nulligravid patient had never had gynecological problems.

Meigs separated his definition into true meigs syndrome, which he preferred to call demonsmeigs syndrome and pseudomeigs syndrome distinguished by different tumor types. Pseudomeigs syndrome secondary to an ovarian germ cell tumor. Demons meigs syndrome is characterized by the presence of a benign ovarian tumor associated with ascites and a rightsided hydrothorax 1, 2. Demons meigs syndrome is a benign tumor of the ovary. Meigs syndrome includes ascites, hydrothorax and benign ovarian tumor.

It is a rare clinical entity, which is also considered to be an uncommon complication of benign leiomyomas of the female genital tract. Fibromyomata of the uterus with hemothoraxmeigs syndrome. We report a case of demons meigs syndrome in a woman aged 51 years. The term nonclassic meigs syndrome was applied for patients with ascites and pleural effusion associated with benign ovarian, fallopian tube, or broad ligament tumors other than those included in the definition of classic meigs syndrome table. This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title meigs. Respiratory, hemodynamic, metabolic problems and abdominal hypertension are the main anesthetic risks. In the vast majority 8090% of cases, the primary tumor is an ovarian fibroma. If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Pleural effusion in meigs syndrometransudate or exudate. Ii sagit dune ascite, dune pleuresie et dune tumeur ovarienne benigne fibrothecome. William and harry have a secret stepsister but theres a good reason why shes kept hidden duration. Demons, meigs, fibrome ovarien, tumeur pelvienne benigne, hydrothorax, pseudosyndrome. This is a case report of meigs syndrome with elevated ca 125 level.

Pdf pleural effusion in meigs syndrometransudate or. The term nonclassic meigs syndrome was applied for patients with ascites and pleural effusion associated with benign ovarian, fallopian tube, or broad ligament tumors other than those included in the definition of classic meigs syndrome. Often, the ovarian mass is accompanied by elevated cancer antigen125, both in serum and in pleural and peritoneal fluid. Demonsmeigs syndrome is a benign tumor of the ovary. Meigs syndrome is defined as the triad of benign ovarian tumor with ascites and pleural effusion that resolves after resection of the tumor. Meigs syndrome an accumulation of fluid in the abdomen or in the space between the lungs and the chest wall pleural effusion associated with a fibroma or other tumour of an ovary. Demonsmeigs syndrome is characterized by the presence of a benign ovarian tumor associated with ascites and a rightsided hydrothorax 1, 2. Meige syndrome healed through ship facilitation youtube. Ultrasound and scannography showed it was probably a. When benign ovarian fibroma is associated with ascites andor pleural effusion it is termed meigs syndrome. The case of a 33 yearold female patient who presented rapid weight loss and a quickly increasing abdominal circumference is. When the genital tumor is a fibroma or a fibrothecoma or a granulosa cells tumor,and only in these cases,it is a demons meigs syndrome. The demons meigs syndrome, although it strongly mimics the clinical picture of malignant metastatic ovarian cancer, remains a disease with benign prognosis after surgical tumor resection. Giant ovarian fibroma with associated meigs syndrome in.

Pseudomeigssyndrome or atypical meigssyndrome occurs when. Our knowledge on meigs syndrome comes mainly from case reports and according to krenke et al. The condition is being treated with botulinum toxin. Meigs syndrome is too restrictive and we propose that it should be broadenedand perhapsrenamed. Meigs syndrome definition of meigs syndrome by medical. Meigs separated his definition into true meigs syndrome, which he preferred to call demonsmeigs syndrome and pseudomeigs syndrome distinguished by different tumor. We report a case of demonsmeigs syndrome in a woman aged 51 years. Nonclassic meigs syndrome and demons meigs syndrome. Meigs syndrome is defined as the presence of ascites and pleural effusion in association with a benign, usually solid ovarian tumor. Pdf dosage serique des chaines legeres libres archive, sur. A 33yearold patient presented with ascites and a right abdominal mass. This is known as meigs syndrome, a name first suggested by rhoads and terrel in 1937. Anesthetic considerations in demons meigs syndrome. Ultrasound and scannography showed it was probably a solid ovarian tumor measuring 175 mm.