Ovarian leiomyoma with torsion: a case report

Authors

  • Pallipuram Seshadrinathan Bhageerathy Department of Gynaecologic Oncology, Christian Medical College, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India
  • Ajit Sebastian Department of Gynaecologic Oncology, Christian Medical College, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India
  • Dhanya Susan Thomas Department of Gynaecologic Oncology, Christian Medical College, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India
  • Mayank Gupta Department of Pathology, Christian Medical College, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India
  • Abraham Peedicayil Department of Pathology, Christian Medical College, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20164678

Keywords:

Ovarian leiomyoma, Torsion

Abstract

We report an uncommon case of primary ovarian leiomyoma with torsion. Leiomyoma of the ovary is an extremely rare benign solid neoplasm of uncertain etiology. Our patient presented with abdominal pain and imaging showed right adnexal solid mass. All tumour markers except LDH were normal. The patient underwent laparotomy proceed right salpingo-ophorectomy. Intraoperatively, it was found to be twisted right ovarian solid tumour and histopathological examination revealed leiomyoma of ovary.

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Published

2016-12-20

How to Cite

Bhageerathy, P. S., Sebastian, A., Thomas, D. S., Gupta, M., & Peedicayil, A. (2016). Ovarian leiomyoma with torsion: a case report. International Journal of Reproduction, Contraception, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 6(1), 295–297. https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20164678

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Vol. 6 No. 1 (2017): January 2017

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