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Case Reports
. 2022 Mar 13;14(3):e23116.
doi: 10.7759/cureus.23116. eCollection 2022 Mar.

Extra-Uterine Leiomyoma Presenting After Hysterectomy

Chantal Patel  1 , Richard Todd  2
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Extra-Uterine Leiomyoma Presenting After Hysterectomy

Chantal Patel et al. Cureus. .

Abstract

Leiomyomas are a common gynaecological finding affecting 20-30% of women over the age of 35, with prevalence decreasing following menopause. Around 25% of women present clinically with a leiomyoma, which are most commonly found within the uterus. Rarer extra-uterine locations include the broad ligament, cervix, and vagina. We present a rare case of an extra-uterine leiomyoma located in the perineum of a 59-year-old female. Our case highlights the importance for extra-uterine leiomyoma to be considered as a differential diagnosis in patients presenting with a pelvic mass following hysterectomy.

Keywords: extra-uterine; leiomyoma; letrozole; pelvic mass; post-hysterectomy.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.

Figures

Figure 1
Figure 1. An image of the perineal extra-uterine leiomyoma pre-operatively
Figure 2
Figure 2. An image of the extra-uterine leiomyoma following excision
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