Primary ovarian leiomyoma in a postmenopausal woman: A case report

Leiomyomas are benign neoplasms that can develop wherever smooth muscle is present. Primary leiomyomas of the ovary originate from smooth muscle cells of ovarian tissue and are rare, solitary tumors. Approximately 70 cases have been reported. They usually present in premenopausal women. The present...

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Published in:Northern clinics of Istanbul 2016-01, Vol.3 (3), p.222-224
Main Authors: Sanverdi, Ilhan, Vural, Fisun, Temizkan, Osman, Temel, Orhan, Ayvaci, Habibe, Gunes, Pembegul
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Language:English
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Summary:Leiomyomas are benign neoplasms that can develop wherever smooth muscle is present. Primary leiomyomas of the ovary originate from smooth muscle cells of ovarian tissue and are rare, solitary tumors. Approximately 70 cases have been reported. They usually present in premenopausal women. The present case is a report of left ovarian leiomyoma in a postmenopausal woman.
ISSN:2536-4553
2148-4902
2536-4553
DOI:10.14744/nci.2015.07379