Primary ovarian leiomyoma: A rare tumor with a diagnostic dilemma

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  • K. Sajitha Departments of Pathology, K S Hegde Medical Academy of Nitte (Deemed to be University), Mangalore, Karnataka, India
  • H. L. Kishan Prasad Department of Pathology, K S Hegde Medical Academy of Nitte (Deemed to be University), Mangalore ‐ 575 018, Karnataka, India.
  • Gaurvi Piplani Departments of OBG, K S Hegde Medical Academy of Nitte (Deemed to be University), Mangalore, Karnataka, India
  • Michelle Mathias Departments of Pathology,K S Hegde Medical Academy of Nitte (Deemed to be University), Mangalore, Karnataka, India
  • Jayaprakash K. Shetty Departments of Pathology,, K S Hegde Medical Academy of Nitte (Deemed to be University), Mangalore, Karnataka, India

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Desmin, fibroid, fibroma, leiomyoma, ovary, smooth muscle actin

Abstract

Primary ovarian leiomyomas are rare tumors accounting for 0.5%–1% of all ovarian tumors. They are seen commonly in the reproductive age group. Morphologically, they resemble leiomyomas occurring at other sites. The definitive preoperative diagnosis is difficult due to the lack of characteristic radiological features. Here, we describe a case of ovarian leiomyoma, which has posed a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge. The final diagnosis was confirmed by immunohistochemistry.

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2022-08-17

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K. Sajitha, H. L. Kishan Prasad, Gaurvi Piplani, Michelle Mathias, & Jayaprakash K. Shetty. (2022). Primary ovarian leiomyoma: A rare tumor with a diagnostic dilemma. International Journal of Clinicopathological Correlation, 4(1), 17–19. Retrieved from https://editorialmanager.in/index.php/ijcpc/article/view/386

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Vol. 4 No. 1 (2020): Jan-Jun

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Case Report

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