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Meigs Syndrome
Definition 1
A rare syndrome affecting females. It is characterized by pleural effusion, ascites and non-malignant ovarian neoplasm. This syndrome usually follows a benign course. Prognosis is favorable following surgical resection of the ovarian mass. (NCI Thesaurus)
Definition 2
Ascites and hydrothorax associated with ovarian fibroma or other pelvic tumors. (NLM, Medical Subject Headings)
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