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Retroperitoneal leiomyomas with intratumoral bleeding: Presentation with multiple-organ dysfunction syndrome - A case report

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Background: Retroperitoneal leiomyomas are rare benign smooth muscle tumours. Diagnosing these tumours is often challenging due to their unique growth site and nonspecific clinical manifestations. There are a few reports of leiomyomas with intratumoral bleeding. Case presentation: A patient with a giant retroperitoneal leiomyoma presented with multiple-organ dysfunction syndrome accompanied by a progressive decrease in haemoglobin. Computed tomography (CT) revealed two cystic tumours in the abdominal cavity. The patient was underwent transabdominal retroperitoneal tumour resection. During surgery, we found two retroperitoneal tumours-one contained approximately 9000 mL of dark red fluid and the other contained 1000 mL of light brown fluid. She has recovered well without any complications. Conclusions: There have been only a few reports of retroperitoneal leiomyomas with intratumoral bleeding. This case highlights the importance of recognizing intratumoral haemorrhage in patients with large leiomyomas and a progressive decrease in haemoglobin after ruling out external haemorrhage. If necessary, dynamic monitoring via CT may help clarify the diagnosis.

Source: Heliyon

DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e36075

Authors: Shishi Wang, Lihua Li, Ying Lin, Jiawei Su, Minghong Shen, Tan Lin

Institutions: Fujian Medical University, Fujian Provincial Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Uterine Myomas and Treatments

Subfield: Obstetrics and Gynecology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,100