A Misdiagnosed Vaginal Leiomyoma: Case Report
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چکیده
Leiomyomas are common benign tumors in the uterus. They are rarely seen in the vaginal wall leading to pressure symptoms on urinary tract. Here we present a case of a 44-year-old Chinese woman, who had accepted hysterectomy, with a painless paraurethral mass associated with local discomfort. A complete surgical excision was performed by vaginal route, and the histology report confirmed the diagnosis of benign leiomyoma.
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