Degenerated fibroid uterus

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

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

Patient Data

Age: 30 years
Gender: Female

CT pelvis

ct

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. 

Case Discussion

This patient went on to have a hysterectomy which confirmed the presence of a degenerative uterine fibroid. 

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