• Title of article

    Successful Pregnancy Following Myomectomy for Giant Uterine Fibroid in an Infertile Woman

  • Author/Authors

    Ezugwu, Euzebus Chinonye Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology - University of Nigeria - Teaching Hospital, Enugu State, Nigeria , Iyoke, Chukwuemeka Anthony Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology - University of Nigeria - Teaching Hospital, Enugu State, Nigeria , Ezugwu, Frank Okechukwu Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology - Enugu State University - Teaching Hospital, Enugu state, Nigeria , Ugwu, George Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology - Enugu State University - Teaching Hospital, Enugu state, Nigeria

  • Pages
    4
  • From page
    233
  • To page
    236
  • Abstract
    Background: Giant uterine fibroid is a rare tumor of the uterus, usually symptomatic requiring surgical intervention. Uterine fibroid is generally common among black women. Case Presentation: In this study, a case of 31 year old nullipara was reported who presented to the Gynaecology unit of Enugu State University Teaching Hospital (ESUTH), Nigeria with a history of progressive abdominal swelling of 8 years duration, six years duration of infertility and weight loss and dyspnoea on exertion. Physical examination and transabdominal ultrasound revealed a huge abdominopelvic mass. She had myomectomy. She had a histologically confirmed giant uterine fibroid that weighed 16.8 kg. She subsequently achieved a live birth. Conclusion: Giant uterine fibroids are relatively rare. It poses great challenges in its management. The surgical option of management should consider the fertility preservation and aspiration of couples especially in developing countries.
  • Keywords
    Giant leiomyoma , Giant uterine fibroid , Infertility , Myomectomy , Nigeria
  • Journal title
    Astroparticle Physics
  • Serial Year
    2014
  • Record number

    2426643