Surgery Journal
ISSN: Online 1818-7781ISSN: Print 1816-3211
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.
How to cite this article:
Ahmed S. El-Agwany, Helmy R. Abdelsattar and Tamer M. Abdeldayem. An Unusual Case of Parasitic Leiomyoma with Serpentine Omental Blood Vessels: A Case Report.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/sjour.2013.6.8
URL: https://www.makhillpublications.co/view-article/1816-3211/sjour.2013.6.8