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Atypical Meigs' syndrome in a neonate with ovarian torsion associated with an ovarian dermoid cyst.

Tsakiri SP, Turk CA, Lally KP, Garg K, Morris B

Department of Pediatrics, Division of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, University of Texas-Houston, MSB. 3.230B 6431 Fannin St, Houston, TX 77030, USA. Sophia.Tsakiri@uth.tmc.edu

We describe a female neonate with ovarian torsion, ovarian follicular and dermoid cysts, congenital ascites, pleural effusions, and respiratory distress. Her symptoms were consistent with atypical Meigs' syndrome and resolved after unilateral oophorectomy. This is the first report in a neonate of this syndrome in association with congenital ovarian disease.

Published 2 May 2005 in Pediatr Surg Int, 21(5): 407-9.
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