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Introduction of Intracapsular Rotary-cut Procedures (IRCP): A Modified Hysteromyomectomy Procedures Facilitating Fertility Preservation
Published on: January 17, 2019
[Urethral leiomyoma during pregnancy: a case report]
Arlon Breno Figueiredo Nunes da Silveira1, Cássio Luis Zanettini Riccetto, Viviane Herrmann
1Disciplina de Uroginecologia, Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, Universidade Estadual de Campinas, SP.
Revista Do Colegio Brasileiro De Cirurgioes
|January 26, 2013
Summary
A rare urethral leiomyoma during pregnancy was managed conservatively until delivery. Surgical removal of the benign tumor was successful postpartum, with no recurrence observed in follow-up.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Pathology
Background:
- Urethral leiomyomas are rare benign tumors.
- Diagnosis during pregnancy presents unique management challenges.
Observation:
- A case of urethral leiomyoma diagnosed in a pregnant patient.
- Conservative management was employed until the 38th week of gestation.
- Pregnancy was interrupted at 38 weeks.
Findings:
- Surgical excision (exeresis) of the urethral leiomyoma was performed 30 days postpartum.
- The lesion was removed from the superior aspect of the urethral meatus.
- Interrupted, delayed-absorbable sutures were used for closure.
Implications:
- Successful surgical management of urethral leiomyoma in the postpartum period.
- Demonstrates a favorable outcome with conservative antepartum and surgical postpartum treatment.
- Highlights the importance of timely diagnosis and management of rare gynecological conditions during pregnancy.
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