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Disseminated Leiomyomatosis Following a Robotic-Assisted Myomectomy With Power Morcellation: A Case Report

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: This case reports a 44-year-old female who presented to the gynecologic oncology clinic status post robotic-assisted laparoscopic myomectomy with intraperitoneal unprotected power morcellation in 2012, with an incidental finding of three conglomerate solid masses in the abdomen above the uterus, with each mass measuring approximately 15.5 cm. The patient underwent an exploratory laparotomy where multiple masses greater than 10 cm were found scattered throughout the abdominal cavity. The masses were resected, and the patient underwent an appendectomy, bilateral salpingectomy, as well as a total abdominal hysterectomy and small bowel resection. Pathology reports revealed benign leiomyomas. The patient's presentation was consistent with disseminated peritoneal leiomyomatosis in the setting of previous myomectomy with the use of power morcellation. Disseminated peritoneal leiomyomatosis is exceedingly rare, and upon encountering this case, further research was conducted to explore the complications associated with the use of power morcellators in gynecological procedures.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.75971

Authors: Christopher Whalen, Moira Murphy, Patrick Timmins

Institutions: Touro College, Vassar Brothers Medical Center

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: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4405536286