A case of ovarian fibromatosis and massive ovarian oedema associated with intra-abdominal fibromatosis, sclerosing peritonitis and Meig's syndrome

• Published in: Sarcoma 2004-12, Vol.2004 (4), p.113-121
• Main Authors: Spurrell, Emma L, Yeo, Yen C, Rollason, Terence P, Judson, Ian R
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• ISSN: 1357-714X; 1369-1643
• DOI: 10.1080/13577140400011136

Purpose: To discuss a case of ovarian fibromatosis/massive ovarian oedema, intra-abdominal fibromatosis, sclerosing peritonitis and Meig's syndrome. To review the reported therapeutic options. Patients: Case report of a 27-year-old female with the combined pathology of ovarian fibromatosis/massive ovarian oedema, intra-abdominal fibromatosis, sclerosing peritonitis and Meig's syndrome. Methods: This patient was treated with supportive care and cytotoxic chemotherapy. Results: Despite the benign nature of the ovarian pathology, this patient presented with life-threatening complications. Response to treatment was probably multi-factorial combining the effects of cytotoxics, use of steroids and good supportive care. She remains in complete remission 4 years post completion of chemotherapy. Conclusion: There are reports in the literature of ovarian fibromatosis/massive ovarian oedema, luteinised thecomas, intraabdominal fibromatosis and Meig's syndrome occurring together in a variety of combinations. Treatment has been described with radiotherapy, cytotoxic and non-cytotoxic chemotherapy regimens. This case provides a link between ovarian fibromatosis/massive ovarian oedema, intra-abdominal fibromatosis, sclerosing peritonitis and Meig's syndrome not previously described.