A rare case of uterine lipo-leiomyoma in a 63-year-old Nigerian woman; a case report

A rare case of uterine lipo-leiomyoma in a 63-year-old Nigerian woman; a case report

Background: Lipo-leiomyoma accounts for about 0.03%-0.2% of uterine tumours. The aetiology of lipo-leiomyoma is unclear, with some suggesting fatty metamorphogenesis and others involving growth factors and oestrogens. Radiological evaluation and histology are necessary for definitive diagnosis. If...

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Main Authors: Taiwo Solaja, John Nwadiokwu, Victor Okebalama, Olutomiwa Omokore, Obinna Monday, Ayodeji Ayeni, Harrison Duru, Uchechukwu Nwudele
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Babcock Medical Society 2023-12-01
Series:Babcock University Medical Journal
Subjects:
Lipo-leiomyoma
post-menopausal vaginal bleeding
Nigerian woman
Histology
Total hysterectomy
bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy
Online Access:https://bumj.babcock.edu.ng/index.php/bumj/article/view/215

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