Recurrent benign leiomyomas after total abdominal hysterectomy. Rich or poor estrogenic environment may lead to their recurrence?

CONCLUSION Our case supports the recurrent appearance of leiomyomas in pelvis after total abdominal hysterectomy and is one of few reports in literature where the tumors appear in the same patient both in estrogen rich and estrogen poor environment. Additionally, we show the importance of transvaginal ultrasonography and 3 dimensional power Doppler in the differential diagnosis of pelvic masses. Thus, transvaginal ultrasonography seems to be a pivotal tool for the diagnosis and follow up of these challenging lesions.
Source: International Journal of Surgery Case Reports - Category: Surgery Source Type: research