Case Report

Leiomyoma: a common benign tumor at an unusual location

Authors: Dr. Manjula N.V (Associate Professor MS Ramaiah Medical College, Bangalore, India) , Dr. Jyothi G.S (Professor MS Ramaiah Medical Colllege, Bangalore, India)

  • Leiomyoma: a common benign tumor at an unusual location

    Case Report

    Leiomyoma: a common benign tumor at an unusual location

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Abstract

Leiomyoma in the female genital tract is a common benign tumor of the uterus, followed by cervix, round ligament and inguinal ligament. Vaginal leiomyoma is a rare entity with only about 300 reported cases.Here, we report a case of a vaginal leiomyoma in a 22 year old nullipara who presented with dyspareunia and infertility. Vaginal examination revealed a mass in the anterior vaginal wall. MRI of the pelvis revealed a hypoechogenic and hypointense mass in the anterior vaginal wall. Excision of the tumor was done by the vaginal route. Histopathology revealed a benign leiomyoma.

Keywords: Vaginal leiomyoma, leiomyoma, benign vaginal tumors, anterior vaginal wall tumor

How to Cite:

N.V, D. & G.S, D., (2015) “Leiomyoma: a common benign tumor at an unusual location”, Proceedings in Obstetrics and Gynecology 5(1), 1–4. doi: https://doi.org/10.17077/2154-4751.1276

Rights: Copyright © 2015 N.V. Manjula and G.S. Jyothi

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01 Aug 2015
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