Giant cervical fibroid-polyp masquerading as cervical cancer in a reproductive age woman: A case report and literature review
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Background: Cervical fibroid-polyps causing diagnostic dilemma are rarely encountered in gynecological practice Methodology: This was a case report and literature review. Aim: The. report is to document a case of a giant cervical fibroid -polyp masquerading as cervical cancer seen and managed in Enugu State University Teaching Hospital. Result: The result was a Case of a 38-year-old multipara who presented with a 2-year history of fleshy mass protruding from the vaginal. The mass was progressively increasing in size and not reducible. Conclusion: Giant cervical fibroid-polyps are rare benign tumors and can masquerade as cervical cancer and also affects normal sexual intercourse.
Authors: Onah LN, Maduka CJ, Emmanuel UG, Onyekpa IJ, Dinwoke OV, Ezenwaeze MN, Odugu BU, Nweze SO, Ortuanya KE, Awkwadigwe FJ, Omeke CA, Nevo CO, Enyinna P, Eze OC, Emeka OC, Ugwuanyi TC, Obeta Innocent Onyemechi, Ezeora NC, Uzoho E, Udegbunam CC, Okoh D, Okoh M, Eze CC, Osuagwu P, Nwachukwu B, Ezike AU
Language: English
Subfield: Obstetrics and Gynecology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4408766638