Meigs'‐Like Syndrome Secondary to Remnant Ovarian Tissue in a Cat

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Surgical intervention resolves pleural and abdominal effusions in a young domestic shorthair cat, suggesting a variant of Meigs' syndrome.

This case report finds complete resolution of pleural and abdominal effusions after surgery in a young cat.
Histological analysis revealed ovarian remnant tissue and uterine glandular hyperplasia after surgical removal of the mass.
Assessment using abdominal ultrasonography and thoracic radiographs helped identify the presence of effusions and a mass.
These findings highlight the potential for Meigs' syndrome-like presentations in veterinary medicine, particularly in young cats.

Galvani et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Surgical intervention resolves pleural and abdominal effusions in a young domestic shorthair cat, suggesting a variant of Meigs' syndrome.