Title: Symplastic Leiomyoma of Uterus: A Rare Histological Variant
Author: Chandralekha Biswas
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v5i8.191
Abstract
Symplastic leiomyoma is a rare histological variant of leiomyoma. This is a case report of 25 years old unmarried lady who presented with a history of swelling in lower abdomen and excessive menstruation for 2 to 3 months with symptom of dull aching and stretching pain in lower abdomen. During examination it was envisaged probably a uterine fibroid of 28 weeks size of gravid uterus. Routine investigation along with USG was carried out. Uterine fibroid was detected and Laparotomy-Myomectomy was performed. Histopathological Examination reveals the case of Symplastic leiomyoma and diagnosis was made accordingly. Patient was discharged with advice of regular follow up.
Keywords: Symplastic leiomyoma, clinico-pathological dilemma.
