Alien-Shaped Intracardiac Leiomyoma

Simplified Technique for Excision of Metastasizing Leiomyoma of Suprahepatic Inferior Vena Cava with Intracardiac Extension

Uterine leiomyoma may metastasize via intravascular to the right heart cavities several years after hysterectomy. The symptoms are usually produced by compression of the tissues beside. We describe a simplified technique for excision of a benign metastasizing leiomyoma of suprahepatic segment of inferior vena cava with intracardiac extension.

The alien hand syndrome: What makes the alien hand alien?

The alien hand syndrome is a deeply puzzling phenomenon in which brain-damaged patients experience their limb performing seemingly purposeful acts without their intention. Furthermore, the limb may interfere with the actions of their normal limb. We report a case of alien hand syndrome following a left medial frontal and corpus callosum ischemic lesion. From our clinical observations and the pa...

Giant Bizarre Shaped Leiomyoma in the Folds of Broad Ligament in a Hysterectomised Woman

Giant fibroids are known to arise from the uterus and very rarely from the broad ligament and that too after hysterectomy. We report an interesting case of broad ligament fibroid which developed after hysterectomy. The patient presented with incidental finding of a huge mass and pain in abdomen after 6 years of abdominal hysterectomy for multiple fibroids in uterus. Laparotomy was done which re...

Uterine Leiomyoma: Hysterosalpingographic Appearances

Uterine leiomyoma is the most common benign tumor of genital tract. The etiology of myomas is unknown. Leiomyoma shows a broad spectrum of radiographic appearances depending on the number, size, and location of the tumor. The diagnostic method for uterine leiomyomas is based primarily on the clinical situation. Despite of the varied diagnostic options such as; transvaginal sonography, sonohyste...

Alien hand sign or alien hand syndrome?