Meigs’ syndrome mimicking heart failure with preserved ejection fraction: a case report
Abstract Background Meigs’ syndrome is a rare disease characterized by a triad of presentations, including benign ovarian tumor, ascites, and pleural effusion. However, a clinical diagnosis of Meigs’ syndrome remains challenging because pleural and ascitic effusions can be common findings in a varie...
Main Authors: | Yoko Murayama, Yoshiro Kamoi, Hiroyuki Yamamoto, Jun Isogai, Takahiro Tanaka |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2020-10-01
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Series: | BMC Cardiovascular Disorders |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12872-020-01718-4 |
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