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Obstructive urinary retention in a young female: case report

A S Abi Aad1, R Opsomer

  • 1Division of Urology, Les Cliniques Saint Joseph, Liège, Belgium.

Acta Urologica Belgica
|December 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

A large uterine leiomyoma caused acute urinary retention in a young woman. Surgical removal of the fibroid resolved her urinary symptoms.

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Area of Science:

  • Gynecology
  • Urology

Background:

  • Uterine leiomyomas, or fibroids, are common benign tumors of the uterus.
  • Large leiomyomas can cause significant mass effect, leading to various symptoms.

Observation:

  • A case of acute urinary retention in a young female patient is presented.
  • The patient had a large uterine leiomyoma compressing the urinary tract.

Findings:

  • Surgical intervention, specifically the removal of the uterine leiomyoma, was performed.
  • Post-operatively, the patient experienced complete resolution of urinary retention and symptoms.

Implications:

  • This case highlights uterine leiomyoma as a potential cause of acute urinary retention in women.
  • Surgical management of large leiomyomas can effectively alleviate urinary obstruction.

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