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Rakesh Sinha1, Meenakshi Sundaram, Smita Lakhotia

  • 1Bombay Endoscopy Academy and Centre for Minimally Invasive Surgery (Beams Hospital), Mumbai, India.

Journal of Gynecological Endoscopy and Surgery
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Parasitic fibroids can develop from uterine fibroid tissue fragments left after laparoscopic myomectomy. Careful removal of all morcellated remnants is crucial to prevent the growth of these parasitic myomas.

Area of Science:

  • Gynecologic Surgery
  • Surgical Pathology

Background:

  • Laparoscopic myomectomy is a common procedure for treating uterine fibroids.
  • Morcellation, a technique used to remove fibroids, carries a risk of tissue dissemination.

Observation:

  • A patient who previously underwent laparoscopic myomectomy presented with abdominal pain.
  • A pelvic mass was detected during a subsequent total laparoscopic hysterectomy.
  • Histopathology confirmed the mass to be a leiomyoma, likely a parasitic fibroid.

Findings:

  • Parasitic fibroids can arise from morcellated fibroid remnants.
  • These remnants can grow by establishing their own blood supply, often from the omentum.
  • Complete removal of all morcellated tissue is essential to prevent parasitic myoma formation.
Keywords:
Laparoscopic myomectomyparasitic fibroidretained fragment after morcellation

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Implications:

  • This case highlights the importance of meticulous surgical technique during laparoscopic myomectomy.
  • Awareness of parasitic fibroid development from morcellation remnants is critical for gynecologic surgeons.
  • Preventive measures should focus on ensuring complete retrieval of all fragmented fibroid tissue.