Vaginal myomectomy of a prolapsed gangrenous cervical leiomyoma

Niger J Clin Pract. 2012 Jul-Sep;15(3):358-60. doi: 10.4103/1119-3077.100648.

Abstract

We report a challenging case of a huge gangrenous prolapsed cervical leiomyoma in a multiparous HIV positive lady. A 37-year-old para 3 lady presented with a progressively increasing irreducible mass protruding out per vaginam, 3 months duration of heavy menses, and symptoms of a urinary tract infection. We performed a vaginal myomectomy and she did well postoperatively. A prolapsed gangrenous cervical leiomyoma is a rare condition with only a few cases reported in the literature. Vaginal myomectomy for this condition can be performed in experienced hands without difficulties.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Gangrene
  • Humans
  • Leiomyoma / pathology
  • Leiomyoma / surgery*
  • Prolapse
  • Uterine Myomectomy*
  • Uterine Neoplasms / pathology
  • Uterine Neoplasms / surgery*