Leiomyoma in the Space of Retzius: A report of 2 cases

Citation
D. Stutterecker et al., Leiomyoma in the Space of Retzius: A report of 2 cases, AM J OBST G, 185(1), 2001, pp. 248-249
Citations number
2
Categorie Soggetti
Reproductive Medicine","da verificare
Journal title
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY
ISSN journal
00029378 → ACNP
Volume
185
Issue
1
Year of publication
2001
Pages
248 - 249
Database
ISI
SICI code
0002-9378(200107)185:1<248:LITSOR>2.0.ZU;2-Q
Abstract
Leiomyomas most frequently occur in the genitourinary and gastrointestinal system. This report discusses clinical and pathologic findings of 2 leiomyo mas in the pubovesical space, a location that has not been described before . Different operative approaches were used for excision. Immunohistochemica l examination for the presence of estrogen and progesterone receptors was p erformed.