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. 2019 Jan-Mar;8(1):44-45.
doi: 10.4103/GMIT.GMIT_78_18. Epub 2019 Jan 23.

A Benign Uterine Leiomyoma with Disturbing Appearance

Lingna Chen  1 , Wenchao Sun  1 , Hao Chen  2 , Xiaoyang Fei  1
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A Benign Uterine Leiomyoma with Disturbing Appearance

Lingna Chen et al. Gynecol Minim Invasive Ther. 2019 Jan-Mar.

Abstract

Herein, we described a 53-year-old woman who underwent laparoscopic uterine myomectomy. The cut surface of the leiomyoma showed a grain appearance, instead of a whorled feature. The disturbing appearance was an unexpected surprise to the surgeon. The diagnosis of benign uterine leiomyoma was established through intraoperative frozen section and was identical to the subsequent permanent pathology.

Keywords: Grain appearance; laparoscopy; myomectomy; uterine leiomyoma.

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Cut surface of the leiomyoma showing a grain appearance
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