Huge intraligamental leiomyoma: Two cases and review of the literature
Journal
Asian journal of surgery
Journal Volume
44
Journal Volume
44
Journal Issue
12
Journal Issue
12
Pages
1622
Start Page
1622
End Page
1624
Date Issued
2021-12
Author(s)
Abstract
Intraligamental leiomyomas are usually small and asymptomatic. On very rare occasions, it can become so enlarged as to occupy the whole abdominopelvic cavity. Here, we report the clinical presentations and peri-operative management of two cases with massive intraligamental leiomyoma which weighed 11.1 kg and 3.7 kg respectively. Both of the cases presented with indolent symptoms lasting for months. One patient underwent hysterectomy, whereas the other underwent myomectomy. The postoperative courses were uneventful. Huge intraligamental leiomyomas are challenges even for experienced surgeons and thus need careful attention. The operation for every patient should be individualized to avoid the risk of injury to adjacent organs and incur massive blood loss.
Subjects
Case report; Fibroid; Huge; Intraligamental leiomyoma; Leiomyoma
Publisher
ELSEVIER SINGAPORE PTE LTD
Type
letter