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A Giant Subserosal Uterine Leiomyoma Mimicking an Abdominal Mass: Multimodal Imaging Data

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Giant uterine leiomyomas are extremely rare neoplasms and are challenging both diagnostically and therapeutically. A 49-year-old premenopausal female presented at our Department complaining of abdominal pain and distention for several years. Ultrasound (US), color Doppler US, abdominal computed tomography imaging after administration of contrast material, and abdominal magnetic resonance imaging were performed. Histopathologic examination revealed a pedunculated subserosal uterine leiomyoma. In this case report, we present abdominopelvic multimodal radiologic imaging findings of our patient with a giant subserosal uterine leiomyoma, in conjunction with histopathological findings.

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Giant uterine leiomyoma Ultrasonography Computed tomography Magnetic resonance

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Kalayci TO, Akatlı AN, Sönmezgöz F, Türkmen Şamdancı E. A Giant Subserosal Uterine Leiomyoma Mimicking an Abdominal Mass: Multimodal Imaging Data. Acta Med Iran. 1;53(4):246-249.