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[Giant uterine myoma].

Luis Costa Benavente1, Fernando Silva Barroso, Ernesto Avila Flores

  • 1Servicio de ginecología y obstetricia, Hospital Angeles, Mexico.

Ginecologia Y Obstetricia De Mexico
|April 6, 2006
PubMed
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Giant uterine myomas, over 11.4 kg, are rare. This report details a 12.4 kg uterine myoma case, highlighting successful surgical removal and patient recovery.

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Area of Science:

  • Gynecology
  • Surgical Oncology

Background:

  • Giant uterine myomas (≥11.4 kg) are exceptionally rare, with limited recent case reports.
  • Uterine myomas are common benign tumors, but extreme sizes present unique clinical challenges.

Observation:

  • A 45-year-old woman presented with a large abdominal mass, constipation, and respiratory distress.
  • Clinical presentation suggested a significant intra-abdominal space-occupying lesion.

Findings:

  • Surgical intervention revealed a giant uterine myoma weighing 12.4 kg (27.3 lb).
  • Total abdominal hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy were successfully performed.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the possibility of massive uterine myomas even in the modern era.
  • Successful surgical management of such large tumors is feasible, leading to favorable patient outcomes.