Perinodular hydropic degeneration in leiomyoma: An alarming histology

Leiomyoma with Degeneration Mimicking an Ovarian Neoplasm

Leiomyoma of the uterus is the most common tumor of the female pelvis, arising from the uterine smooth muscle. Its prevalence increases during the reproductive age and is seen in nearly half of the women over the age of 35 [1]. Large myomas with degenerations located towards the adnexa may mimic an ovarian neoplasm and can impose a challenge in its diagnosis. Radiological modalities like ultras...

Delayed leiomyoma degeneration after microwave endometrial ablation.

BACKGROUND Microwave endometrial ablation is an effective treatment for dysfunctional uterine bleeding. Patients with leiomyomata, including submucosal leiomyomata up to 3 cm, may also be treated with microwave endometrial ablation. CASES A 46-year-old woman with multiple leiomyomata and menometrorrhagia underwent microwave endometrial ablation. Two months after microwave endometrial ablation...

Diagnostic dilemma in Broad Ligament Leiomyoma with Cystic Degeneration

UNLABELLED Fibroids are smooth muscle benign tumors; most commonly arise from uterus but may also rise from extra uterine sites like broad ligament. This case report of broad ligament myoma with extensive cystic degeneration is presented for its rarity and diagnostic challenges as they mimic pelvic adenexal tumors. Mrs. X, 43 years old p5+2, asymptomatic women with no co-morbids presented with ...

Histology of spheroidal degeneration of the cornea in Labrador.

Nine specimens of the corneas of patients from Labrador and Northern Newfoundland affected by spheroidal degeneration (climatic droplet keratopathy) have been examined microscopically. Histochemical stains confirmed studies of similar corneal degenerations from other geographical areas that the droplets contain a protein which does not have all the characteristic properties of elastic tissue. S...

Postmenopausal uterine leiomyoma with hemorrhagic cystic degeneration mimicking ovarian malignancy.