# Meigs syndrome in low-resource setting: a pediatric case report

## TL;DR

A 13-year-old girl with late-stage Meigs Syndrome was misdiagnosed in a low-resource setting, highlighting the challenges in diagnosing this rare condition.

## Contribution

This case report highlights diagnostic challenges of Meigs Syndrome in low-resource settings and emphasizes the need for awareness.

## Key findings

- Meigs Syndrome was misdiagnosed as late-stage disease due to lack of resources.
- The case underscores the importance of considering rare conditions in differential diagnosis.
- Early recognition and proper diagnosis can improve outcomes in such cases.

## Abstract

Meigs syndrome is a rare condition characterized by the presence of a benign fibroma of the ovary, ascites, and pleural effusion. It is very uncommon and the diagnosis is made with difficulty based on symptoms that usually mimic disseminated malignancy or tuberculosis. Although it is a benign and treatable condition, extreme presentations of late-stage diseases occur with high mortality and morbidity rates. We report on a case of a 13-year-old female presenting with misdiagnosed late-stage Meigs Syndrome in a low-resource setting.