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Parasitic leiomyoma: A rare case report with imaging, surgical and histopathological correlation

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Parasitic leiomyomas are rare benign smooth muscle tumors that can implant and grow autonomously in the abdominal cavity, often following gynaecological surgeries involving power morcellation. We report a case of a 32-year-old female with a history of laparoscopic myomectomy who presented with recurrent pelvic pain and heaviness. MRI revealed multiple enhancing soft-tissue masses in the peritoneal cavity and anterior abdominal wall, mimicking malignant peritoneal deposits. Surgical excision and histopathological analysis confirmed parasitic leiomyomas. This case highlights the key imaging features, particularly MRI, suggesting parasitic leiomyomas from peritoneal malignancy, thereby guiding appropriate clinical management and avoiding unnecessary interventions.

Source: Radiology Case Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.radcr.2025.11.041

Authors: Ekakshi Varshney, Poonam Sherwani, Nivedita Sharma, Ravi Hari Phulware, Latika Chawla, Abhishek Gupta

Institutions: All India Institute of Medical Sciences Rishikesh, All India Institute of Medical Sciences

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: $600