Meigs syndrome

As Meigs syndrome (named after Joe Vincent Meigs ) is in gynecology, the simultaneous occurrence of a fibroma of the ovary (ovary ), ascites and pleural effusion called. Fibroids are benign tumors. When ascites is an accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity between the institutions and with a pleural effusion is a buildup of fluid in the pleural cavity, that is, between the two layers of the pleura ( pleural ). The syndrome was named after the American gynecologist Joe Vincent Meigs, who first described the disease in 1954.

The exact mechanisms for the formation of ascites are clarified not sure. The pleural effusion is a result of ascites. The liquid passes through angeborende defects in the diaphragm from the abdomen into the pleural cavity. This is already recognized Meigs. The Meigs syndrome can be explained by removal of the tumor, completely cure usually by complete removal of the affected ovary, the so-called ovariectomy. The accumulation of fluid is absorbed by the surrounding tissue.

Ascites and pleural effusion may also occur in other diseases of the ovary, such as degenerative changes, a teratoma and ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome. The respective diseases are referred to as pseudo - Meigs syndrome.