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Large uterine neurofibroma.

Shailesh Ernest Gokavi¹, Ravikumar Jadhav, Purushotham Reddy

¹Centre for Fertility Care and Laparoscopic Surgery, Near Basel Mission Church, Hubli, Karnataka, India. segokavi@yahoo.com

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This report details a rare, large uterine neurofibroma causing infertility. Surgical removal confirmed the diagnosis, highlighting the rarity of such deep-tissue tumors.

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Area of Science:

Gynecologic Oncology
Surgical Pathology
Reproductive Medicine

Background:

Uterine neurofibromas are uncommon neoplasms.
They can present with nonspecific pelvic symptoms and infertility.
Distinguishing them from uterine myomas preoperatively can be challenging.

Observation:

A large uterine mass (13 × 9 × 8 cm) was identified in a patient with infertility.
Initial imaging suggested a uterine myoma.
The mass originated from the uterine fundus and extended into the broad ligament.

Findings:

Laparoscopic myomectomy was performed.
Histopathologic examination and immunohistochemistry confirmed a uterine neurofibroma.
This represents a rare instance of a large, deep-tissue neurofibroma of the myometrium.

Implications:

Large uterine neurofibromas are rare and require accurate diagnosis.
Deep-tissue neurofibromas have a potential for recurrence and malignant transformation.
Awareness of this rare entity is crucial for appropriate patient management and follow-up.