Meigs Syndrome Caused by Ovarian Granulosa Cell Tumor: A Case Report

J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. 2022 Jun;35(3):407-409. doi: 10.1016/j.jpag.2021.12.020. Epub 2022 Jan 13.

Abstract

Background: Ovarian granulosa cell tumor (GCT) is extremely rare in children and adolescents, especially along with Meigs syndrome (MS).

Case: We describe the case of a 12-year-old girl who was referred to our center for massive peritoneal effusions with evidence of a pelvic mass on ultrasonography and computed tomography. The patient was treated with laparoscopic surgery (fertility-sparing surgery) and postoperative chemotherapy.

Summary and conclusion: Our case highlights the clinical importance of assessing MS in the diagnosis of pediatric female patients with peritoneal effusion and ovarian mass and the importance of fertility-sparing surgery.

Keywords: Fertility-sparing surgery; Meigs syndrome; Ovarian tumor.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Child
  • Female
  • Granulosa Cell Tumor* / complications
  • Granulosa Cell Tumor* / diagnostic imaging
  • Granulosa Cell Tumor* / surgery
  • Humans
  • Laparoscopy* / adverse effects
  • Meigs Syndrome* / diagnosis
  • Meigs Syndrome* / etiology
  • Meigs Syndrome* / surgery
  • Ovarian Neoplasms* / complications
  • Ovarian Neoplasms* / diagnostic imaging
  • Ovarian Neoplasms* / surgery
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed / adverse effects

Supplementary concepts

  • Granulosa cell tumor of the ovary