Volume 37

Number 2 July 2024

Meig’s Syndrome: A Rare Case of Ovarian Tumour

DOI: https://doi.org/10.47648/jmsr.2024.v3702.05

Shahin Rahman Chowdhury1 , Fahmida Karim2 , Umme Parveen3 , Md.Robiul Haque4

Abstract

Ovarian fibroma is a rare benign ovarian tumour about 4% of all ovarian tumour, which grows from connective tissue of the ovarian cortex. Among the sex cord stromal tumour, fibroma is the most commonly encountered subtype. Mean age of occurrence is 45 years to 55 years.

Meig’s syndrome is characterized by a triad of ovarian fibroma, ascites and plural effusion which can manage surgically. Pleural effusion and ascites are usually transudative.

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  1. Professor and Head, Department of Obs & Gynaecology

    Holy Family Red Crescent Medical College Hospital, Dhaka

  2. Registrar, Department of Obs & Gynaecology

    Holy Family Red Crescent Medical College Hospital, Dhaka

  3. Associate Professor, Department of Obs & Gynaecology

    Holy Family Red Crescent Medical College Hospital, Dhaka

  4. Assistant Professor, Department of Pathology

    Holy Family Red Crescent Medical College Hospital, Dhaka

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Volume 37, Number 2 July 2024
Page: 28-31