Anterior Abdominal Wall Leiomyoma Arising <i>De Novo</i> in a Fertile Women: A Case Report

Cho, Je Young; Woo, Ji Young; Hong, Hye Suk; Yang, Ik; Lee, Yul; Hwang, Ji Young; Kim, Han Myun; Shin, Mi Kyung

doi:10.3348/jksr.2016.74.1.71

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“…Progressive enlargement of the tumor, which can be seen in cases of malignant tumors, can occur within 1 year of symptom onset. [ 4 , 11 , 13 ] Anterolateral abdominal wall leiomyomas tend to be located either above, within, or under the rectus abdominis muscle. Those that are located beneath the rectus abdominis muscle may result in a delayed diagnosis, possibly because they are grossly invisible or poorly palpable.…”

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“…Leiomyomas of the anterolateral abdominal wall are rare, with only 14 cases reported, to date. [ 1 – 13 ] Herein, we present a case of an anterolateral abdominal wall leiomyoma, as well as a literature review describing the clinicopathological characteristics of these lesions. This is the first case showing an ovarian tumor-like multilocular cystic morphology in conjunction with a discussion of differential diagnoses and tumorigenesis.…”

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Multilocular cystic leiomyoma of the anterolateral abdominal wall

Yorita¹,

Tanaka²,

Hirano³

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Medicine

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Rationale:Leiomyomas arising from the anterolateral abdominal wall are uncommon, and their pathogenesis remains unknown. We present the 15th case of such a tumor, having this unique tumor morphology, followed by a detailed discussion on disease pathogenesis.Patient concerns:A 48-year-old, asymptomatic perimenopausal, multiparous Japanese woman presented with a left-sided pelvic mass. She had no history of previous surgeries or uterine leiomyomas. Although a transabdominal ultrasonogram raised suspicions of an ovarian tumor, a transvaginal ultrasonogram confirmed normal ovaries. Radiological images showed a multilocular cystic mass with enhanced solid lesions connected to the uterus. Retrospective radiological evaluation showed that the mass was largely connected to the peritoneum of the anterolateral abdominal wall.Interventions:Intraoperatively, the mass appeared as a dome-like protrusion from the left lower quadrant of the abdominal wall, without connection to the uterus, ovaries, or the left round ligament. No other peritoneal masses were seen. The mass was easily enucleated from the abdominal wall. Pathology confirmed that the mass was a leiomyoma with hydropic and myxoid degeneration. No striated muscle tissues were noted between the tumor and resection margin, but a thin smooth muscle layer, positive for hormone receptors, was present at the periphery, suggesting the origin of the tumor.Lessons:Benign leiomyomas of the anterolateral abdominal wall likely originate from Müllerian-like smooth muscle remnants in this region. They should be considered in the differential diagnosis of solid and cystic masses and be distinguished from uterine and ovarian masses on imaging to avoid unnecessary organ resection.

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Multilocular cystic leiomyoma of the anterolateral abdominal wall

Yorita¹,

Tanaka²,

Hirano³

et al. 2017

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“…Leiomyomas are the commonest benign uterine tumours occurring in about 20% to 30% of premenopausal women (1) . The incidence reduces in postmenopausal women as it is believed that hormonal changes assist spontaneous resolution of such tumours.…”

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De novo Growth of Pre-peritoneal Leiomyoma of the Abdominal Wall: A Diagnostic Challenge

2017

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Extrauterine or extraintestinal leiomyomas are extremely uncommon especially in the pre-peritoneal area or within the anterior abdominal wall muscles. There is paucity of reports of isolated de novo pre-peritoneal wall leiomyomas in the literature. We therefore report one such case of pre-peritoneal abdominal wall leiomyoma occurring in post menopausal woman aged 55 years with no history of prior abdominal operations.

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Anterior Abdominal Wall Leiomyoma Arising De Novo in a Fertile Women: A Case Report

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Multilocular cystic leiomyoma of the anterolateral abdominal wall

Multilocular cystic leiomyoma of the anterolateral abdominal wall

De novo Growth of Pre-peritoneal Leiomyoma of the Abdominal Wall: A Diagnostic Challenge

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