Author:
Gupta Mamta,Jindal Rita,Kumari Supriya,Nargotra Namrata
Abstract
ABSTRACT
Introduction
Leiomyoma arising from the vagina is a rare entity with varied presentations.
Case Report
A woman 44 years of age presented with complaints of something coming out vaginally, polymenorrhea, and pain in abdomen. A mass arising from the right posterolateral wall of vagina was seen. Ultrasound reported it to be cervical fibroid. The mass was enucleated through vaginal route. Histopathology confirmed it to be a leiomyoma. Review of literature revealed that it has a varied presentation. Diagnosis is often missed.
Conclusion
The condition should always be kept in mind whenever coming across any mass in vagina.
How to cite this article
Gupta M, Saini V, Jindal R, Kumari S, Nargotra N. Vaginal Leiomyoma: Case Report and Literature Review. J South Asian Feder Menopause Soc 2017;5(1):62-65.
Publisher
Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishing
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