Meigs Syndrome

Meigs syndrome is a genetic disease that results in impaired lung development. The disease is inherited, is highly lethal and incurable. This disease is characterized by symptoms and features such as chest deformation, retarded lung development, attacks of shortness of breath, inferiority of the respiratory muscles, and increased blood clotting. In rare cases, patients may experience prolonged pneumothorax (the “bloating” of the lungs due to air escaping).

The course of Meigs syndrome follows the severity of respiratory failure, frequent episodes of which can lead to pulmonary fibrosis and pneumonia. Other associated manifestations are: difficulty swallowing, increased cough, rapid breathing, chest pain, cyanosis (the skin and mucous membranes become bluish), rapid and superficial pulse. Subsequent recurrent or complicated development of Meigs syndrome is accompanied by a serious deterioration in respiratory function, hypoxia, circulatory disorders and

Meigs or Meigs syndrome is a rare disease characterized by a pathological increase in ascitic and pleural fluid. The disorder usually occurs in women over 50 years of age and can lead to serious complications, including respiratory distress and poor heart function. Unfortunately, even with proper treatment, patients with Meigs syndrome often die due to poor pulmonary function or heart failure. In this article we will look at the causes, symptoms and treatment of Meigs disease.

What is Meigs (V. Meigs) syndrome? Meigs syndrome was named after the American surgeon William Meigs, who first described it in 1887. The disease is associated with pathological accumulation of fluid in the pleural cavity and peritoneal walls. This syndrome is considered rare among health disorders, and only about 30 cases of Meigs syndrome have been discovered over the past 5 decades. Although the disease predominantly affects women, men can also be affected. Meigs syndrome most often appears between 55 and 80 years of age. However, some patients may develop the disease before reaching this age.

Meigs syndrome is caused by inflammation of the abdominal cavity (peritonitis) or pleura, which leads to the accumulation of large amounts of fluid in the abdomen and lungs. This fluid is the result of inflammation, which is caused by various factors such as cancer, infections, arthritis, the postpartum period and others. When the amount of fluid becomes significant, Meigs' symptoms appear. Typically, these symptoms include heaviness in the upper abdomen, shortness of breath, fatigue, loss of appetite, and swelling of the ankles and arms. If left untreated, Meigs syndrome can cause a number of complications such as heart failure, respiratory failure