Unusual case of a leiomyoma in the space of Retzius mimicking broad ligament fibroid. Issue 3 (1st March 2023)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Goyal, Lajya Devi; Goyal, Suresh; Garg, Priyanka; Mahajan, Garima
• Is Part Of: BMJ case reports. Volume 16:Issue 3(2023)
• Publication Date: 2023-03-01
• Subjects: Obstetrics, gynaecology and fertility -- Healthcare improvement and patient safety; Medicine -- Case studies -- Periodicals; 610.5
• DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2022-253050
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1757-790X

Abstract

Abstract : This case report will discuss an interesting case of a patient who presented with pain in the lower abdomen of 2-month duration. Clinical examination and imaging findings were suggestive of a broad ligament fibroid. However, intraoperatively, the mass was found to be present in the space of Retzius, which is an extremely rare location for such a pathology. The access to the tumour was very challenging. Successful surgical excision was done with the help of a multidisciplinary team involving a gynaecologist, a urologist and an anaesthetist. Histopathology reported it to be benign leiomyoma. Postoperatively, the patient made an uneventful recovery.