A desmoid tumor at the site of endometriosis surgery, coincident with the use of oral contraceptives

Desmoid tumors, which are often estrogen-dependent, frequently develop in surgical wounds.Here we report a Case of 33 year-old woman with a 4-cm solid mass detected in her left adnexal area. She had previously undergone a laparoscopic surgery for endometriosis at age 29, and had been using combined oral contraceptives (COC) to prevent recurrence. The mass was diagnosed as a uterine fibroid on the basis of ultrasonography and MRI scans. GnRH agonist therapy for 3M resulted in shrinkage of the tumor.
Source: The Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology - Category: OBGYN Authors: Tags: Case Report Source Type: research