Case of a Uterine Fibroid Mimicking an Abdominal Mass
Author Information
Author(s): Athina Spanoudaki, Anastasia Oikonomou, Krasimira Dimitrova, Panos Prassopoulos
Primary Institution: Department of Radiology, University Hospital of Alexandroupolis, Democritus University of Thrace, Greece
Conclusion
The study concluded that a stalk connecting an abdominal mass to the uterus can indicate a pedunculated subserosal leiomyoma.
Supporting Evidence
- Ultrasonography showed a large, rounded, hypoechoic mass.
- CT scans revealed a well-circumscribed mass with a stalk connecting it to the uterus.
- Surgical removal confirmed the diagnosis of a pedunculated subserosal leiomyoma.
Takeaway
A woman had a big lump in her belly that turned out to be a type of fibroid connected to her uterus by a thin stalk.
Methodology
The case involved imaging techniques like ultrasound and CT scans, followed by surgical removal for diagnosis confirmation.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case, which may limit the generalizability of the findings.
Participant Demographics
The participant was a 48-year-old woman.
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