In:
Gynecologic and Obstetric Investigation, S. Karger AG, Vol. 65, No. 4 ( 2008), p. 262-265
Abstract:
〈 i 〉 Background: 〈 /i 〉 Angioleiomyoma (ALM) is a rare, benign neoplasm involving the peripheral soft tissues. ALM has not previously been described to originate from the ovary. We present a case herein of a premenarchal girl with a large ALM originating from the ovary. 〈 i 〉 Case: 〈 /i 〉 An 11-year-old girl underwent a laparotomy during the course of evaluation and treatment of a palpable, painless, abdominal mass. The mass was shown to have a strong blood flow by sonography. A solid mass left ovarian was identified and resected. The final pathologic report of the resected tumor was consistent with an ALM. 〈 i 〉 Conclusion: 〈 /i 〉 To our knowledge, this is the first report of an ALM arising from the ovary. The treatment of choice for such an ovarian mass is surgical excision, which is usually a curative measure.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0378-7346
,
1423-002X
Language:
English
Publisher:
S. Karger AG
Publication Date:
2008
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1482695-1
