Leiomyoma of the uterus and retroperitoneal angioleiomyoma: case report

Clin Exp Obstet Gynecol. 2007;34(4):257-8.

Abstract

Retroperitoneal angioleiomyoma is a benign mesenchymal neoplasm that is composed of smooth muscle cells and thick-walled vessels. In a 36-year-old patient a retrouterine and retroperitoneal tumor, 70 x 65 x 50 mm in size, was discovered during a surgical procedure due to uterine myoma. The tumor had a soft consistency and was completely removed. Histopathology showed features of angioleiomyoma. Angioleiomyoma is a rare benign entity; hence a benign course and good prognosis are expected.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Angiomyoma / complications*
  • Angiomyoma / pathology
  • Angiomyoma / surgery
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Leiomyoma / complications*
  • Leiomyoma / surgery
  • Retroperitoneal Neoplasms / complications*
  • Retroperitoneal Neoplasms / pathology
  • Retroperitoneal Neoplasms / surgery
  • Uterine Neoplasms / complications*
  • Uterine Neoplasms / surgery