A massive degenerated uterine leiomyoma masquerading as an ovarian malignancy: a diagnostic dilemma

Ayushi Negi; Neha Varun; Swati Tomar; J. B. Sharma

doi:10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20241453

Authors

Ayushi Negi Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi, India
Neha Varun Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi, India
Swati Tomar Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi, India
J. B. Sharma Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20241453

Keywords:

Leiomyoma, Cystic degeneration, Ovarian malignancy

Abstract

Leiomyoma of the uterus is the most common tumour of the female pelvis arising from the uterine smooth muscle. Large cystic degenerations and leiomyomas located in the adnexa can mimic ovarian malignancy and challenge the radiologist and the operating surgeon. We report here an unusual case of large cystic, degenerated uterine leiomyoma mimicking malignant ovarian tumour on imaging.

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