Literature DB >> 2551992

Peritoneal tuberculosis, large ovarian thecoma, and an elevated serum CA 125 level mimicking ovarian cancer.

M S Hoffman.   

Abstract

Laparotomy revealed peritoneal tuberculosis in a 32-year-old woman with pulmonary tuberculosis, ascites, a large pelvic mass, and an elevated serum CA 125 level. Postoperatively, after further treatment with antituberculosis agents, the CA 125 returned to normal and the patient has been well for 22 months.

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Year:  1989        PMID: 2551992

Source DB:  PubMed          Journal:  J Fla Med Assoc        ISSN: 0015-4148


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Review 1.  Pulmonary infections mimicking cancer: a retrospective, three-year review.

Authors:  K V Rolston; S Rodriguez; N Dholakia; E Whimbey; I Raad
Journal:  Support Care Cancer       Date:  1997-03       Impact factor: 3.603

2.  Case report of a pelvic-peritoneal tuberculosis presenting as an adnexial mass and mimicking ovarian cancer, and a review of the literature.

Authors:  Adil Hakan Ilhan; Fatih Durmuşoğlu
Journal:  Infect Dis Obstet Gynecol       Date:  2004-06

3.  Meigs' Syndrome with Elevated Serum CA125: Case Report and Review of the Literature.

Authors:  Mongkol Benjapibal; Suthi Sangkarat; Somsak Laiwejpithaya; Boonlert Viriyapak; Pattama Chaopotong; Atthapon Jaishuen
Journal:  Case Rep Oncol       Date:  2009-04-04
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