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. 2020 Apr 28;9(2):108-109.
doi: 10.4103/GMIT.GMIT_35_20. eCollection 2020 Apr-Jun.

Parasitic Leiomyoma

Angel Hsin-Yu Pai  1   2 , Chih-Feng Yen  1   2 , Shu-Ling Lin  3
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Parasitic Leiomyoma

Angel Hsin-Yu Pai et al. Gynecol Minim Invasive Ther. .
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Figures

Figure 1
Figure 1
(a) Upon entry into the peritoneum, a large, solid mass was seen in proximity to the uterus. (b) Careful inspection revealed adherence of the mass to the posterior peritoneum. (c) A stalk with feeding vessels from the peritoneum to the mass was identified. (d) After excision, the uterus and bilateral adnexa were unharmed while an electrocauterized postoperative lesion could be seen on the peritoneum near sacral promontory
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