Myxedema ascites with elevated serum CA 125 concentration

Am J Med Sci. 2006 Feb;331(2):103-4. doi: 10.1097/00000441-200602000-00020.

Abstract

We report a case of myxedema ascites and markedly elevated serum CA 125 concentration. The cause of ascites and elevated tumor markers in hypothyroidism remains unknown. Diagnosis was characterized by no evidence of malignancy seen by transvaginal ultrasonography or abdominal computed tomography and ascites resolution with serum CA 125 normalization after adequate hormonal treatment. Our data suggest that hypothyroidism should be considered in patients with ascites and elevated serum CA 125.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Ascites / blood
  • Ascites / drug therapy
  • Ascites / etiology*
  • CA-125 Antigen / blood*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Myxedema / blood
  • Myxedema / complications*
  • Myxedema / drug therapy
  • Thyroxine / therapeutic use
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • CA-125 Antigen
  • Thyroxine