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Retroperitoneal leiomyoma: a case report.

Catherine A Sewell1, Melissa L Russo

  • 1Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Johns Hopkins Hospital, 600 North Wolfe Street, Baltimore, MD 21204, USA. cswell3@jhmi.edu

The Journal of Reproductive Medicine
|December 27, 2011
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Retroperitoneal leiomyomata are rare tumors. Surgical excision is necessary as imaging may not accurately reveal the exact anatomical location of these uterine fibroids.

Area of Science:

  • Gynecologic Oncology
  • Surgical Pathology

Background:

  • Retroperitoneal leiomyomata are uncommon neoplasms.
  • These masses may present asymptomatically or cause pelvic discomfort, urinary frequency, abdominal fullness, or back pain.

Observation:

  • A 28-year-old nulliparous female experienced worsening dysmenorrhea and bulk symptoms attributed to fibroids.
  • Preoperative MRI indicated an exophytic anterior lower uterine segment fibroid with internal degeneration.

Findings:

  • Intraoperative findings revealed the fibroid was retroperitoneal, contradicting preoperative imaging.
  • Pathological examination confirmed the mass as a benign leiomyoma.

Implications:

  • Complete surgical excision is the standard treatment for retroperitoneal leiomyomata.

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  • Preoperative imaging (ultrasound, MRI) serves as a guide but may not precisely depict the anatomical location.
  • Surgical exploration is essential for definitive anatomical assessment and treatment of these rare tumors.