A Case of Retroperitoneal Leiomyoma developing after total abdominal hysterectomy.
- Author:
Hong Joong LEE
1
;
Kyoung Hee HAN
;
Dong Soo CHA
;
Su Jeong PARK
;
Hyo Eon KIM
;
In Bai CHUNG
;
Ik Yong KIM
;
Mee Yon KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Wonju College of Medicine, Yonsei University, Wonju, Korea. visionhk@yonsei.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Retroperitoneal leiomyoma
- MeSH:
Female;
Follow-Up Studies;
Humans;
Hysterectomy*;
Laparotomy;
Leiomyoma*;
Neoplasm Metastasis;
Prognosis;
Recurrence;
Retroperitoneal Space;
Uterus
- From:Korean Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
2006;49(3):716-721
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Leiomyomas are very common tumors in the uterus and related adjacent structures but rare in the retroperitoneal space. Retroperitoneal leiomyomas are extremely rare and have a good prognosis. Long-term follow-up reveals no metastasis but small potential for local recurrences cannot be ruled out. We report a 44-years-old woman with retroperitoneal leiomyomas who had undergone total abdominal hysterectomy and left salpingooophorectomy 8 years ago due to uterine leiomyomas. Laparotomy was performed, and mass excision was successful.
