Leiomyoma of the round ligament of the uterus

Syed M. Ali; Kamran A. Malik; Hani Al-Qadhi; Muhammad Shafiq

doi:10.12816/0003152

Leiomyoma of the round ligament of the uterus

Syed M. Ali, Kamran A. Malik, Hani Al-Qadhi, Muhammad Shafiq

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Abstract

Smooth muscle tumours of the round ligament of the uterus are rare and can mimic an inguinal hernia. Preoperative diagnosis can be established by a computed tomography scan of the abdomen or an exploration of the inguinal canal. Surgical excision is a curative treatment.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	363-365
Number of pages	3
Journal	Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal
Volume	12
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.12816/0003152
Publication status	Published - 2012

Keywords

Case report
Leiomyoma
Oman
Round ligament

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General Medicine

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Leiomyoma of the round ligament of the uterus

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