Korean J Perinatol.  2009 Dec;20(4):386-389.

Torsion of Uterine Subserosal Leiomyoma During Pregnancy

• Joo JK
• Lee SE
• Kim SC
• Lee KS

Abstract

Uterine leiomyomas cause some complications in pregnancy. Most common complication is red degeneration causing acute pelvic pain. Torsion of a uterine leiomyoma is rare but more frequent during pregnancy. It represents emergency surgery to improve symptoms and prevent complications such as consumptive coagulopathy. We have experienced a case of torsion of subserosal leiomyoma during 1st trimester of pregnancy managed using laparotomy and successfully delivered vaginally at fullterm period. So, we report the case with brief review of literatures.

Keyword

Torsion; Uterine leiomyoma; Pregnancy

MeSH Terms

Emergencies
Laparotomy
Leiomyoma
Pelvic Pain
Pregnancy