A Case of Pseudo-Pseudo Meigs Syndrome as the Initial Presentation of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Division

East Florida

Hospital

Kendall Regional Medical Center

Document Type

Case Report

Publication Date

2-7-2023

Keywords

systemic lupus erythematosus, autoimmune diseases, differential diagnosis

Disciplines

Diagnosis | Immune System Diseases | Internal Medicine

Abstract

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a multigenic disease leading to chronic inflammatory states within organ systems. When associated with ascites, pleural effusions, and elevated CA-125 levels, it is known as pseudo-pseudo Meigs syndrome. It is a clinical diagnosis without findings of benign or malignant ovarian tumors in patients with SLE. We present a patient case of a 42-year-old woman who presented with episodic and progressively worsening ascites, bilateral pleural effusions, and elevated CA-125 levels without any evidence of benign or malignant tumors as the initial manifestation of SLE.

Publisher or Conference

Annals of Internal Medicine Clinical Cases

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