Author/Authors
UÇER, Oktay Celal Bayar University - Faculty of Medicine - Department of Urology, Turkey , GUMUS, Bilal Celal Bayar University - Faculty of Medicine - Department of Urology, Turkey , AYDEDE, Hasan Celal Bayar University - Faculty of Medicine - Department of General Surgery, Turkey , KANDILOGLU, Ali Rıza Celal Bayar University - Faculty of Medicine - Department of Pathology, Turkey
Title Of Article
Degenerated Primary Retroperitoneal Leiomyoma: A Rare Case
شماره ركورد
17580
Abstract
Primary retroperitoneal leiomyomas are a very rare clinical condition. We present the case of degenerated primary leiomyoma in retroperitoneal area. A 33-year-old primiparous woman presented with chronic constipation. On examination, there was a large firm unpainful palpable lumbar mass in the left side. The diagnostic workup included contrast computer tomography, transabdominal ultrasonography, and colonoscopy that revealed a 7,5-cm heterogeneous retroperitoneal tumor in the left infrarenal area. At laparotomy, the mass arising from the retroperitoneum was excised. Histopathology showed a degenerated leiomyoma. Preoperative imaging can only give provisional diagnosis and can be misguiding. Considering current limitations in radiological diagnosis, surgical excision of these tumors is necessary to rule out malignancy.
From Page
57
NaturalLanguageKeyword
Retroperitoneal space , Degenerated leiomyoma , Retroperitoneal leiomyoma
JournalTitle
Fırat Medical Journal
To Page
59
JournalTitle
Fırat Medical Journal
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