Torsion of a huge pedunculated uterine leiomyoma

Abstract Uterine leiomyoma in torsion is an uncommon emergency and mimics generalized peritonitis. We report the case of a 62-year-old woman with a huge subserous fibroid in torsion. The lesion was removed surgically with the uterus and ovaries. Imaging is an essential tool in the diagnosis of myoma...

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Veröffentlicht in:	The American journal of surgery 2011-06, Vol.201 (6), p.e43-e45
Hauptverfasser:	Foissac, Rémi, M.D, Sautot-Vial, Nicolas, M.D, Birtwisle, Loïc, M.D, Bernard, Jean-Louis, M.D, Fontaine, Anne, M.D, Boujenah, Stéphane, M.D, Benchimol, Daniel, M.D., F.C.R.S, Bereder, Jean-Marc, M.D
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Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Abdomen Diagnosis, Differential Female Fibroids Huge pelvic mass Humans Hysterectomy Laparotomy Leiomyoma - diagnosis Leiomyoma - surgery Malignancy Medical imaging Middle Aged Ovaries Peritonitis Surgery Tomography, X-Ray Computed Torsion Torsion Abnormality - diagnosis Torsion Abnormality - surgery Ultrasonic imaging Uterine leiomyoma Uterine Neoplasms - diagnosis Uterine Neoplasms - surgery Uterus
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Zusammenfassung:	Abstract Uterine leiomyoma in torsion is an uncommon emergency and mimics generalized peritonitis. We report the case of a 62-year-old woman with a huge subserous fibroid in torsion. The lesion was removed surgically with the uterus and ovaries. Imaging is an essential tool in the diagnosis of myomata and should serve to exclude other diseases, especially malignancy.
ISSN:	0002-9610 1879-1883
DOI:	10.1016/j.amjsurg.2010.04.025