OBJECTIVE To assess the indications and limits of laparoscopic myomectomies (LM). METHODS We conducted a retrospective analysis of 89 consecutive cases of LM. Our LM procedures were as follows: Diluted vasopressin was injected into the myoma capsule, and a transverse incision was made by fine monopolar electrode. Traction was applied to the myoma with a myoma screw. The uterine wall was sutur...

background:   uterine myomas are common pelvic masses during pregnancy. the pain and rapid growth of myomas are among the most common complications during pregnancy. we evaluate management of painful cystic degeneration of myomas during pregnancy case: a 27-year-old primigravida had a pelvic mass. we have managed a case in which the diagnosis of cystic degeneration of uterine myomas could not b...

Our case report as the second one in the medical literature demonstrated successful outcome of acupuncture treatment of uterine myoma in terms of tumor size reduction and absence of hypermenorrhea and anemia with successful perinatal outcome with two healthy newborns after previous late miscarriage. Accordingly, acupuncture treatment can be used as an inexpensive, efficient and simple therapeut...

Objective. To evaluate accuracy of transvaginal sonography (TVS) and hysteroscopy in detection of intrauterine pathology in infertile women. Subjects and methods. This retrospective study was conducted in 56 infertile women with abnormal transvaginal ultrasound findings of the uterine cavity which was performed during the midfollicular phase as a part of routine infertility workup. Hysteroscopy...

Background:. Deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism are rare complications of uterine myoma. There have been few reports on these associations. Case: A 41 year old para 1+0 presented with 20 weeks size fibroid uterus, which had compressed the pelvic veins and caused unilateral deep vein thrombosis of right leg with subsequent pulmonary embolism. After anticoagulation therapy, a total abdom...

BACKGROUND Uterine myomas are common pelvic masses during pregnancy. The pain and rapid growth of myomas are among the most common complications during pregnancy. We evaluate management of painful cystic degeneration of myomas during pregnancy. CASE A 27-year-old primigravida had a pelvic mass. We have managed a case in which the diagnosis of cystic degeneration of uterine myomas could not be...