Leiomyoma of uterus

Case contributed by Mohammad Osama Hussein Yonso
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Vaginal bleeding

Patient Data

Age: 45 years
Gender: Female
ultrasound

isoechoeic well defined mass in the uterus. 

Case Discussion

There are 3 types of leiomyomas: subserosal, submucosal and intramural.

An intramural uterine leiomyoma is the most common type of uterine leiomyoma in terms of location. Differential diagnosis: tubo-ovarian masses.

Some myomas may contain central cystic areas or calcifications.

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