TITLE:
Cystic Degeneration of Uterine Leiomyoma Misdiagnosed as Ovarian Malignancy: A Case Report
AUTHORS:
Kossi Edem Logbo-Akey, Kignomon Bingo M’bortche, Pierre Yendoubé Kambote, Kibandou Noe Patidi, Dédé Régine Diane Ajavon, Abdoul-Samadou Aboubakari
KEYWORDS:
Leiomyoma, Cystic Degeneration, Ovarian Tumor
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology,
Vol.13 No.4,
April
27,
2023
ABSTRACT: Background: Massive cystic degeneration of the uterine myoma might mimic an ovarian tumor,
especially a malignant ovarian tumor, causing misdiagnosis. We present a case of a
woman with marked cystic degeneration of a uterine leiomyoma mimicking an
ovarian neoplasm. Case: A 65-year-old woman (gravida 6, para 6) visited
us due to an abdominal tumor. Clinical examination and radiology exploration suggested
the presence of an ovarian tumour. The
patient underwent a total abdominal hysterectomy with bilateral
adnexectomy. Histopathology confirmed a final diagnosis of a degenerated
leiomyoma. The patient’s postoperative course was uneventful and she was
discharged on her 5th post-operative day. Conclusions: When a
patient has a huge abdomino-pelvic mass, mimicking an ovarian tumor, cystic
degeneration of uterine myoma should be considered as a differential diagnosis.