Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Presenting with Massive Ascites: A Case of Pseudo-Pseudo Meigs Syndrome
The case presented is consistent with the phenomenon known as Pseudo-Pseudo Meigs Syndrome (PPMS). In it, we describe a young woman with newly diagnosed Systemic Lupus Erythematosus presenting with ascites, pleural effusions, and an elevated CA-125 level. Although rare, and of uncertain etiology, PP...
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| description | The case presented is consistent with the phenomenon known as Pseudo-Pseudo Meigs Syndrome (PPMS). In it, we describe a young woman with newly diagnosed Systemic Lupus Erythematosus presenting with ascites, pleural effusions, and an elevated CA-125 level. Although rare, and of uncertain etiology, PPMS is becoming increasingly recognized in the literature. It should be considered as a differential diagnosis in such patients, along with the search for malignancy. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-3ce691715c0c48a1bcb710bd9b95ccf72025-02-03T01:07:04ZengWileyCase Reports in Rheumatology2090-68892090-68972016-01-01201610.1155/2016/87017638701763Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Presenting with Massive Ascites: A Case of Pseudo-Pseudo Meigs SyndromeS. McVorran0J. Song1V. Pochineni2A. Abrudescu-Opran3Department of Internal Medicine, Queens Hospital Centre, Queens, NY 11432, USADepartment of Internal Medicine, Queens Hospital Centre, Queens, NY 11432, USADepartment of Internal Medicine, Queens Hospital Centre, Queens, NY 11432, USADepartment of Internal Medicine, Queens Hospital Centre, Queens, NY 11432, USAThe case presented is consistent with the phenomenon known as Pseudo-Pseudo Meigs Syndrome (PPMS). In it, we describe a young woman with newly diagnosed Systemic Lupus Erythematosus presenting with ascites, pleural effusions, and an elevated CA-125 level. Although rare, and of uncertain etiology, PPMS is becoming increasingly recognized in the literature. It should be considered as a differential diagnosis in such patients, along with the search for malignancy.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/8701763 |
| spellingShingle | S. McVorran J. Song V. Pochineni A. Abrudescu-Opran Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Presenting with Massive Ascites: A Case of Pseudo-Pseudo Meigs Syndrome Case Reports in Rheumatology |
| title | Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Presenting with Massive Ascites: A Case of Pseudo-Pseudo Meigs Syndrome |
| title_full | Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Presenting with Massive Ascites: A Case of Pseudo-Pseudo Meigs Syndrome |
| title_fullStr | Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Presenting with Massive Ascites: A Case of Pseudo-Pseudo Meigs Syndrome |
| title_full_unstemmed | Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Presenting with Massive Ascites: A Case of Pseudo-Pseudo Meigs Syndrome |
| title_short | Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Presenting with Massive Ascites: A Case of Pseudo-Pseudo Meigs Syndrome |
| title_sort | systemic lupus erythematosus presenting with massive ascites a case of pseudo pseudo meigs syndrome |
| url | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/8701763 |
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