A Leiomyoma in a Cachectic Woman Presenting as a Giant Abdominal Mass

Authors

  • Ian Amber
  • Gannon Kennedy
  • Humberto Martinez
  • Matt Pearson
  • Edward Jimenez

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3941/jrcr.v3i10.324

Keywords:

Leiomyoma, Fibroids, Pelvic Mass, cachexia, leiomyosarcoma

Abstract

Fibroids are the most common gynecologic tumors. Our case discusses the outcome of a 47-year-old woman who presented to our clinic with cachexia, and a giant abdominal mass. An initial diagnostic imaging workup consisted of X-Ray, CT, and ultrasound and indicated a possible diagnosis of leiomyosarcoma. However, after surgical evaluation, she was diagnosed pathologically with an atypical presentation of a uterine leiomyoma. Our case reviews the epidemiology and presentation of both pathologies, along with the imaging workup, and the operative correlation in our patient.

Author Biographies

Ian Amber

Ian Amber MS4

University of Miami Miller School of Medicine

RMSB 2167, Miami, FL 33136, United States

Gannon Kennedy

Gannon Kennedy MS4

University of Miami Miller School of Medicine

RMSB 2167, Miami, FL 33136, United States

Humberto Martinez

Humberto O. Martinez, MD Associate Professor of Clinical Radiology Director of Undergraduate Education University of Miami Miller School of Medicine  

University of Miami Miller School of Medicine

1611 NW 12th Ave

279 JMH West Wing

Miami, FL 33136, United States  

Matt Pearson

Matt Pearson, MD Asst. Professor of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology

University of Miami Miller School of Medicine

Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center

1475 NW 12th Ave, Suite 3500

Miami, FL 33136, United States

Edward Jimenez

Edward Jimenez, MD Voluntary Instructor Obstetrics and Gynecology

University of Miami Miller School of Medicine

Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center

1475 NW 12th Ave, Suite 3500

Miami, FL 33136, United States

Published

2009-09-27

Issue

Section

Obstetric & Gynecologic Radiology