Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Uterine lipoleiomyoma and pure lipomas are both benign tumors of fatty tissue. They are uncommon, with a reported incidence of only 0.03% to 0.25%. Pure cervical lipomas are especially rare. While MRI can sometimes help identify the fatty nature of these tumors before surgery, most are diagnosed after surgery by examining the tissue under a microscope. Despite several proposed theories, the exact origin and development of these tumors remain a mystery. Uterine lipoleiomyomas are a specific type of uterine leiomyoma (fibroids) distinguished by the presence of fatty tissue. They have the potential to continue growing even after menopause. We present the case of a patient diagnosed with a uterine lipoleiomyoma through ultrasound and CECT imaging, which was later confirmed through tissue analysis. Currently, surgical intervention remains the primary treatment approach for managing lipoleiomyomas.
DOI: 10.24041/ejmr2024.49
Author: Madhu Singh
Institution: Maharani Laxmi Bai Medical College
Language: English
Subfield: Obstetrics and Gynecology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4407056372