Case Report: An Extremely Rare Case of Epitheloid Type Leiomyoma
Conclusion: Uterine leiomyomas are a common pathology of the uterus that can be confused with malignant tumors, especially in the setting of unusual growth patterns such as the epitheloid leiomyomas. Definitive management involves myomectomies with regular follow-up with favourable prognosis. It is...
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| description | Conclusion: Uterine leiomyomas are a common pathology of the uterus that can be confused with malignant tumors, especially in the setting of unusual growth patterns such as the epitheloid leiomyomas. Definitive management involves myomectomies with regular follow-up with favourable prognosis. It is important to properly manage these cases to avoid the overdiagnosis and mistreatment not to mention the repercussion of false diagnoses on the patient’s mental health and well-being. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-d1e29dc80da64cf295e213eb1177c8c42025-08-20T03:24:02ZengWileyCase Reports in Oncological Medicine2090-67142024-01-01202410.1155/2024/2259872Case Report: An Extremely Rare Case of Epitheloid Type LeiomyomaMokhamad Zhaffal0Shazia Tariq1Anastasia Salame2Obstetrics and Gynecology DepartmentObstetrics and Gynecology DepartmentReproductive Endocrinology and InfertilityConclusion: Uterine leiomyomas are a common pathology of the uterus that can be confused with malignant tumors, especially in the setting of unusual growth patterns such as the epitheloid leiomyomas. Definitive management involves myomectomies with regular follow-up with favourable prognosis. It is important to properly manage these cases to avoid the overdiagnosis and mistreatment not to mention the repercussion of false diagnoses on the patient’s mental health and well-being.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2024/2259872 |
| spellingShingle | Mokhamad Zhaffal Shazia Tariq Anastasia Salame Case Report: An Extremely Rare Case of Epitheloid Type Leiomyoma Case Reports in Oncological Medicine |
| title | Case Report: An Extremely Rare Case of Epitheloid Type Leiomyoma |
| title_full | Case Report: An Extremely Rare Case of Epitheloid Type Leiomyoma |
| title_fullStr | Case Report: An Extremely Rare Case of Epitheloid Type Leiomyoma |
| title_full_unstemmed | Case Report: An Extremely Rare Case of Epitheloid Type Leiomyoma |
| title_short | Case Report: An Extremely Rare Case of Epitheloid Type Leiomyoma |
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