Massive Broad Ligament Cellular Leiomyoma with Cystic Change: A Diagnostic Dilemma
Leiomyomas are known to arise from uterus, but rarely from broad ligament. Further, cellular leiomyoma of broad ligament is the least common variant reported in literature. The diagnostic dilemma arises when leiomyomas undergo degenerative changes. This poses both clinical and radiological difficu...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited
2016-04-01
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| Series: | Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research |
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| Online Access: | https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/7537/16878_CE[Ra1]_F(P)_PF1(Vi_Om)_PFA(AK)_PF2(PAG).pdf |
| Summary: | Leiomyomas are known to arise from uterus, but rarely from broad ligament. Further, cellular leiomyoma of broad ligament is the least
common variant reported in literature. The diagnostic dilemma arises when leiomyomas undergo degenerative changes. This poses both
clinical and radiological difficulty in differentiating with an ovarian tumour. We present an unusual case of a huge broad ligament mass
measuring 29x19x09cm, mimicking an ovarian tumour both clinically and radiologically. Histopathology revealed cellular leiomyoma of
broad ligament with cystic and myxoid degeneration hereby being the second case reported in literature. This case is being presented
not only because of the rare incidence but also due to its diagnostic confusion with ovarian malignancy on clinical evaluation and
radiological findings. |
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| ISSN: | 2249-782X 0973-709X |