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Case Report
Removal of a large bizarre uterine leiomyoma by operative hysteroscopy. Case report and review of the literature
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1 2nd Department of Obstetrics-Gynaecology, Aretaieion Hospital, University of Athens Medical School
2 Pathology Laboratory, Aretaieion Hospital, University of Athens Medical School (Greece)
Clin. Exp. Obstet. Gynecol. 2012, 39(1), 124–126;
Published: 10 March 2012
Abstract

Background: Atypical leiomyomas are relatively uncommon in the general practice of gynaecology. We present a case of a large uterine bizarre leiomyoma removed by operative hysteroscopy and review of the literature. Case: The patient, a 49-year-old, gravida 3, para 3, perimenopausal Greek woman presented to our Department because of dysmenorrhea and abnormal vaginal bleeding. She underwent hysteroscopy in which a large submucosal leiomyoma was detected and entirely removed in one session. The histopathology revealed bizarre uterine leiomyoma. Discussion: There is no evidence to indicate that hysterectomy is necessary, if the diagnosis of atypical leiomyoma has been firmly established.
Keywords
Atypical leiomyoma
Hysteroscopy
Bizarre leiomyoma
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