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. 2017:41:33-35.
doi: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2017.10.003. Epub 2017 Oct 6.

Parasitic leiomyoma: A case report with literature review

Abdulwahid M Salih  1 , Fahmi H Kakamad  2 , Dahat A H  3 , Imad J Habibullah  3 , Goran M Rauf  4 , Kayhan A Najar  3
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Parasitic leiomyoma: A case report with literature review

Abdulwahid M Salih et al. Int J Surg Case Rep. 2017.

Abstract

Introduction: Parasitic leiomyoma is an extremely rare variant of uterine leiomyoma occurring outside uterus. The aim of this study is to report a case of parasitic leiomyoma with brief literature report.

Case report: A 46-yearo-old lady presented with upper abdominal heaviness and swelling of about 6year duration. associated with nausea, shortness of breath and palpitation. There was large well defined, mobile, hard mass in epigastric area measuring about 12×10cm. Abdominal ultrasound showed well defined, solid, 94×76mm, mass in the epigastric region. Abdominal computed tomography scan showed round homogenous opacity at the epigastric region with features consistent with benign lesion. Laparotomy was done, histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of parasitic leiomyoma.

Conclusion: Parasitic leiomyoma is an extremely rare subtype of uterine leiomyoma, presents with vague symptoms, diagnosed by ultrasound and managed by complete resection. Previous uterine procedures have been implicated in its etiology.

Keywords: Liomyoma; Parasitic; Uterus.

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Round homogenous, smooth outline opacity at the epigastric region.
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introperative finding of the lesion.
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whorled (fascicular) pattern of smooth muscle bundle separated by well vascularized connective tissue (white arrow). Power magnification ×100.
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