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A subcutaneous uterus with unusual presenting features

D C Ariyanayagam1, G V Narayansingh, V Narayansingh

  • 1Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad.

Clinical and Experimental Obstetrics & Gynecology
|January 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

A rare case of a non-gravid uterus found in the subcutaneous tissue after myomectomy is reported. This unusual presentation required surgical correction to reposition the uterus into the pelvis.

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Area of Science:

  • Reproductive medicine
  • Surgical pathology

Background:

  • A 32-year-old female with a history of myomectomy presented with a palpable suprapubic mass.
  • The mass was initially suspected to be a desmoid tumor, a rare soft tissue neoplasm.

Observation:

  • The patient experienced urinary frequency, particularly during menstruation.
  • Surgical exploration revealed the uterus located in the subcutaneous tissue, lacking a peritoneal sac.

Findings:

  • The uterus was successfully dissected and repositioned into the pelvic cavity without complications.
  • This case highlights a rare instance of a subcutaneous, non-gravid uterus without a hernial sac.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the importance of considering unusual anatomical presentations post-surgery.

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  • Understanding the potential causes and preventative measures for such occurrences is crucial for surgical practice.