Volume : IX, Issue : IV, April - 2020

A huge degenerative leiomyoma mimicking as an ovarian tumour

Dr. Prof. C. R. Anuradha, Dr. Geethalakshmi. S.

Abstract :

Introduction: Leiomyomas are the most common uterine neoplasms in women of reproductive age group. Sometimes some are symptomatic while others are quiescent, therefore the size, number and location of fioids determine their clinical behaviour. We report an unusual case of an asymptomatic large degenerative oad ligament fioid mimicking as an ovarian tumour. Presentation of the case: A case of 41 year old pre–menopausal nulliparous woman presented with abdominal distention over a period of 3 years. On investigation, CECT abdomen showed a large mass occupying the whole abdomen and features suggestive of a suspicious ovarian neoplasm. Exploratory laparotomy was done followed by Total abdominal hysterectomy with bilateral oophorectomy. Discussion: The management of uterine leiomyoma may involve expectant medical or surgical or a combination of these treatments. A surgical approach is preferred for management of giant leiomyomas. Conclusion: Extra–uterine fioids are usually rare. Although they are histologically benign, they may have malignant features on imaging and therefore it can be a diagnostic challenge. Hence, the differential diagnosis of extra uterine fioid should be considered in cases of pelvic mass with normal uterus and ovaries.

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A HUGE DEGENERATIVE LEIOMYOMA MIMICKING AS AN OVARIAN TUMOUR, Dr. Prof.C.R.Anuradha, Dr. Geethalakshmi.S. PARIPEX-INDIAN JOURNAL OF RESEARCH : Volume-9 | Issue-4 | April-2020

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