This report presents a rare case of a large twisted ovarian fibroma associated with pain, Meigs' syndrome and severe hemolytic anemia. This case highlights the complexities associated with the ...
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Case presentation: We report a patient with a large twisted ovarian fibroma associated with Meigs' syndrome, abdominal pain and severe hemolytic anemia that was treated by laparoscopic surgery.