LAPAROSCOPIC TREATMENT OF A LARGE SYMPTOMATIC LEIOMYOMA OF THE ROUND LIGAMENT

Authors

  • Mihaela GRIGORE “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Iasi
  • Oana ROSIN “Cuza Voda” Hospital Iasi, Romania
  • A. NANDREAN “Cuza Voda” Hospital Iasi, Romania
  • Demetra SOCOLOV “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Iasi
  • V.G. RUGINA “Cuza Voda” Hospital Iasi, Romania
  • A. CARAULEANU “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Iasi
  • Sadiye Ioana SCRIPCARIU “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Iasi
  • Anda PRISTAVU “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Iasi

Abstract

Round ligament leiomyoma are very rare benign tumors. They can appear on the extraperitoneal part of the round ligament (more common) or on the intraperitoneal round ligament (very rare). We present a case of 48-year-old women diagnosed with a large (122/108/98 mm) intraperitoneal leiomyoma of the left round ligament that was managed by laparoscopy. Laparoscopy proved to be a highly useful method, overcoming the limitation of ultrasound or CT and providing a safe and minimally invasive treatment method.

Author Biographies

  • Mihaela GRIGORE, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Iasi

    Faculty of Medicine
    Department of Mother and Child Medicine
    “Cuza Voda” Hospital Iasi, Romania

  • Demetra SOCOLOV, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Iasi

    Faculty of Medicine
    Department of Mother and Child Medicine

  • A. CARAULEANU, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Iasi

    Faculty of Medicine
    Department of Mother and Child Medicine

  • Sadiye Ioana SCRIPCARIU, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Iasi

    Faculty of Medicine
    Department of Mother and Child Medicine

  • Anda PRISTAVU, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Iasi

    Faculty of Medicine
    Department of Mother and Child Medicine

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Published

2018-04-04