Lipoleiomyoma of the Uterus – a Case Report
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Introduction. Lipoleiomyoma (LL) is a rare, benign neoplasm, which most frequently occurs in postmenopausal women and is predominantly located in the uterus. However, extrauterine locations have been reported as well, e.g., in the broad ligament of the uterus, ovary, and peritoneum. Usually, LL is found in association with ordinary uterine leiomyomas. The incidence of this neoplasm is estimated at 0.03–0.2%. Clinical manifestations of LL are identical to those of uterine myomas. Most frequently, symptoms include: palpable mass in the pelvis minor, pelvic pain, and abnormal uterine bleedings. The majority of patients do not report any symptoms. LL is an extremely rare, benign tumor of the uterus. When asymptomatic, it does not require treatment. Aim. This paper aimed at presenting a very rare case of LL in a postmenopausal patient. Materials and methods. This case has been described on the basis of the medical documentation concerning the patient (case record No 24285/2010), hospitalized in the Department of Oncology and Gynecologic Oncology, Health Care Institution of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Administration (ZOZ MSWiA) with the Warmia and Mazury Oncology Center in Olsztyn. Case study. The patient, 56-years old, multipara, was admitted to the Department with a preliminary diagnosis of uterine myomas, causing pain and discomfort within the region of pelvis minor. Ultrasonography (USG) showed a hyperechoic lesion, about 35 mm in diameter, well-circumscribed by a hypoechoic rim, located in an enlarged uterus. The remaining part of the uterus showed a heterogeneous echoPol. Ann. Med., 2011; 18 (1): 139–145.
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