Primary ovarian leiomyomas: A case report and review of the literature

Authors
Hsu, Y Lallas, TA Hodges, K Sood, AK Sorosky, JI
Citation
Y. Hsu et al., Primary ovarian leiomyomas: A case report and review of the literature, J GYNECOL S, 15(1), 1999, pp. 55-59
Citations number
14
Categorie Soggetti
Reproductive Medicine
Journal title
JOURNAL OF GYNECOLOGIC SURGERY
ISSN journal
10424067 → ACNP
Volume
15
Issue
1
Year of publication
1999
Pages
55 - 59
Database
ISI
SICI code
1042-4067(199921)15:1<55:POLACR>2.0.ZU;2-D
Abstract
Primary ovarian leiomyomas are uncommon benign tumors that are usually asym ptomatic. Distinguishing them from other ovarian tumors is important in ord er to render the appropriate prognosis and treatment. The authors describe a 6 x 7 cm primary ovarian leiomyoma in a 45-year-old woman that was surgic ally managed. The histologic and immunohistochemical characteristics and pa thogenesis are presented.