A case of mixed connective tissue disease with pseudo-pseudo Meigs' syndrome (PPMS)-like features. (February 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Cheah, C K; Ramanujam, S; Mohd Noor, N; Gandhi, C; D Souza, Beryl A; Gun, S C
• Is Part Of: Lupus. Volume 25:Number 2(2016)
• Page Start: 214
• Page End: 216
• Publication Date: 2016-02
• Subjects: Mixed connective tissue disease -- CA-125 -- pseudo-pseudo Meigs' syndrome; Systemic lupus erythematosus -- Periodicals; 616.772005
• DOI: 10.1177/0961203315606441
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0961-2033

Abstract

Pseudo-pseudo Meigs' syndrome (PPMS) has been reported to be a rare presentation of patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). However, such a presentation is not common in other forms of connective tissue disease. We presented a case of gross ascites, pleural effusion, and marked elevation of CA-125 level (PPMS-like features) that led to a diagnosis of MCTD. The patient responded to systemic steroid therapy.