@article{MAKHILLSJ20138219662,
    title = {An Unusual Case of Parasitic Leiomyoma with Serpentine Omental Blood Vessels: A Case Report},
    journal = {Surgery Journal},
    volume = {8},
    number = {2},
    pages = {6-8},
    year = {2013},
    issn = {1816-3211},
    doi = {sjour.2013.6.8},
    url = {https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?issn=1816-3211&doi=sjour.2013.6.8},
    author = {Ahmed S.,Helmy R. and},
    keywords = {Parasitic leiomyoma,uterus,greater omentum,serpentine,diagnosis},
    abstract = {Leiomyoma is considered as commenest benign tumour of the 
  genital tract. This case represents a rare case of a large parasitic leiomyoma 
  in the peritoneal cavity deriving its blood supply from the omentumin a 37 years 
  old, multiparous woman who presented with a history of progressive abdominal 
  distension. On examination, a mobile ill-defined centrally located intra-abdominal 
  mass. It was at laparatomy that the diagnosis was made where a parasitic fibroid 
  attached to the greateromental with avascular uterine pedicle which was reported 
  as a leiomyoma on histological report. The patient had an uneventful post-operative 
  recovery. She has been followed up for 12 months with no evidence of recurrence 
  or residual disease.}
    }