An Unusual Case of Abdominal Leiomyoma Presenting as a Free Lying Intraperitoneal Mass in an Elderly Gentleman. (8th September 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Nasta, Amrit; Nandy, Kunal; Bansod, Yogesh
• Other Names: Petrella Francesco Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in surgery. Volume 2016(2016)
• Publication Date: 2016-09-08
• Subjects: Surgery -- Periodicals; Surgery -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Surgical Procedures, Operative; General Surgery; Surgery; Electronic journals; Periodicals; Case studies; Periodicals; Case Reports; Fulltext; Internet Resources; Periodicals; 617
• DOI: 10.1155/2016/1714958
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6900

Abstract

Abstract : Introduction . Leiomyomas are common benign tumours of female reproductive tract and are rarely seen in extrauterine location. Case Report . We report an interesting case of a free lying abdominal leiomyoma presenting as a painless abdominal lump in an elderly gentleman. Discussion . Primary abdominal leiomyomas are uncommon and require surgical removal if symptomatic.