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Degenerated fibroid uterus

Case contributed by: Dr Frank Gaillard

Presentation:

Lower abdominal pain and feeling pressure in the pelvis associated with urinary frequency.

Patient Data:

Age: 30 years

Gender: Female

Race: Caucasian

From the case: Degenerated fibroid uterus

CT pelvis

Modality: CT

C+ portal venous phase

CT through the pelvis demonstrates a large mass continuous with the uterus, which has central fluid density. There is no free peritoneal fluid and the bladder is compressed and empty.