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Case Reports
. 2010 Jan-Mar;14(1):120-2.
doi: 10.4293/108680810X12674612015021.

Synchronous uterine artery embolization and laparoscopic myomectomy for massive uterine leiomyomas

Thumuluru Kavitha Madhuri  1 , Waseem Kamran, Woodruff Walker, Simon Butler-Manuel
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Case Reports

Synchronous uterine artery embolization and laparoscopic myomectomy for massive uterine leiomyomas

Thumuluru Kavitha Madhuri et al. JSLS. 2010 Jan-Mar.

Abstract

Uterine leiomyomas remain the commonest cause of menorrhagia and frequently cause pressure symptoms. Management of leiomyomas depends on the presenting symptoms, size, location, number of myomas, and the patient's desire to retain her uterus, fertility, or both. We present the first case of laparoscopic myomectomy for a fibroid measuring 30cm in maximum diameter.

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Figure 1.
Figure 1.
Sagittal T2 weighted MR image showing a large fibroid mass extending to upper endplate of lumbar spine (L4).
Figure 2.
Figure 2.
Axial T2 weighted MR image showing 2 separate fibroids.
Figure 3.
Figure 3.
Laparoscopic images showing a large fibroid displacing the pelvic colon and rectum.
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