A giant degenerative uterine leiomyoma mimicking an ovarian neoplasm: Case report
Uterine leiomyoma, also referred to as fibroid or myoma, is a prevalent benign tumor that can present with a range of clinical manifestations. The symptoms, which vary based on the tumor’s location, size, and number, include pain, constipation, urinary disturbances, and abnormal menstrual bleeding....
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| description | Uterine leiomyoma, also referred to as fibroid or myoma, is a prevalent benign tumor that can present with a range of clinical manifestations. The symptoms, which vary based on the tumor’s location, size, and number, include pain, constipation, urinary disturbances, and abnormal menstrual bleeding. Certain types of uterine leiomyomas, such as pedunculated subserosal myomas or large degenerating cystic myomas, may closely mimic ovarian tumors, leading to significant diagnostic and management challenges. In this report, we present the case of a 47-year-old woman who experienced severe dyspnea and abdominal distension. Comprehensive radiological evaluation revealed a massive lesion, with both solid and cystic components, occupying the entire abdominopelvic cavity. Histological analysis confirmed the diagnosis of cellular leiomyoma. This case underscores the importance of considering degenerative cystic myoma in the differential diagnosis of large, cystic intra-abdominal tumors of unknown origin, to avoid misdiagnosis and ensure appropriate management. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-ca06e38e042f4808a471c3a17c2948342025-01-24T06:03:32ZengSAGE PublishingSAGE Open Medical Case Reports2050-313X2025-01-011310.1177/2050313X251315066A giant degenerative uterine leiomyoma mimicking an ovarian neoplasm: Case reportVan Trung Hoang0The Huan Hoang1Hoang Anh Thi Van2Ngoc Trinh Thi Pham3Vichit Chansomphou4Thanh Tam Thi Nguyen5Cong Thao Trinh6Duc Thanh Hoang7Department of Radiology, Thien Hanh Hospital, Buon Ma Thuot, VietnamDepartment of Radiology, Thien Hanh Hospital, Buon Ma Thuot, VietnamDepartment of Radiology, Thien Hanh Hospital, Buon Ma Thuot, VietnamSchool of Medicine and Pharmacy, The University of Danang, Da Nang, VietnamDepartment of Radiology, Savannakhet Medical-Diagnostic Center, Kaysone Phomvihane, LaosDepartment of Radiology, FV Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City, VietnamDepartment of Radiology, FV Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City, VietnamDivision of Endocrinology, Department of Medicine, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, MD, USAUterine leiomyoma, also referred to as fibroid or myoma, is a prevalent benign tumor that can present with a range of clinical manifestations. The symptoms, which vary based on the tumor’s location, size, and number, include pain, constipation, urinary disturbances, and abnormal menstrual bleeding. Certain types of uterine leiomyomas, such as pedunculated subserosal myomas or large degenerating cystic myomas, may closely mimic ovarian tumors, leading to significant diagnostic and management challenges. In this report, we present the case of a 47-year-old woman who experienced severe dyspnea and abdominal distension. Comprehensive radiological evaluation revealed a massive lesion, with both solid and cystic components, occupying the entire abdominopelvic cavity. Histological analysis confirmed the diagnosis of cellular leiomyoma. This case underscores the importance of considering degenerative cystic myoma in the differential diagnosis of large, cystic intra-abdominal tumors of unknown origin, to avoid misdiagnosis and ensure appropriate management.https://doi.org/10.1177/2050313X251315066 |
| spellingShingle | Van Trung Hoang The Huan Hoang Hoang Anh Thi Van Ngoc Trinh Thi Pham Vichit Chansomphou Thanh Tam Thi Nguyen Cong Thao Trinh Duc Thanh Hoang A giant degenerative uterine leiomyoma mimicking an ovarian neoplasm: Case report SAGE Open Medical Case Reports |
| title | A giant degenerative uterine leiomyoma mimicking an ovarian neoplasm: Case report |
| title_full | A giant degenerative uterine leiomyoma mimicking an ovarian neoplasm: Case report |
| title_fullStr | A giant degenerative uterine leiomyoma mimicking an ovarian neoplasm: Case report |
| title_full_unstemmed | A giant degenerative uterine leiomyoma mimicking an ovarian neoplasm: Case report |
| title_short | A giant degenerative uterine leiomyoma mimicking an ovarian neoplasm: Case report |
| title_sort | giant degenerative uterine leiomyoma mimicking an ovarian neoplasm case report |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1177/2050313X251315066 |
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