%0 Journal Article
%T Cystic Degeneration of Uterine Leiomyoma Misdiagnosed as Ovarian Malignancy: A Case Report
%A Kossi Edem Logbo-Akey
%A Kignomon Bingo M¡¯bortche
%A Pierre Yendoub¨¦ Kambote
%A Kibandou Noe Patidi
%A D¨¦d¨¦ R¨¦gine Diane Ajavon
%A Abdoul-Samadou Aboubakari
%J Open Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
%P 745-751
%@ 2160-8806
%D 2023
%I Scientific Research Publishing
%R 10.4236/ojog.2023.134063
%X 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.
%K Leiomyoma
%K Cystic Degeneration
%K Ovarian Tumor
%U http://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?PaperID=124559