Korean J Obstet Gynecol.
2006 Mar;49(3):716-721.
A Case of Retroperitoneal Leiomyoma developing after total abdominal hysterectomy
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Wonju College of Medicine, Yonsei University, Wonju, Korea. visionhk@yonsei.ac.kr
- 2Department of General Surgery, Wonju College of Medicine, Yonsei University, Wonju, Korea.
- 3Department of Pathology, Wonju College of Medicine, Yonsei University, Wonju, Korea.
Abstract
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Leiomyomas are very common tumors in the uterus and related adjacent structures but rare in the retroperitoneal space. Retroperitoneal leiomyomas are extremely rare and have a good prognosis. Long-term follow-up reveals no metastasis but small potential for local recurrences cannot be ruled out. We report a 44-years-old woman with retroperitoneal leiomyomas who had undergone total abdominal hysterectomy and left salpingooophorectomy 8 years ago due to uterine leiomyomas. Laparotomy was performed, and mass excision was successful.