Myomectomy for degenerated myoma

Authors

  • Shilu Adhikari Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital
  • Archana Amatya Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital
  • Geeta Gurung Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital
  • Ashma Rana Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital

Keywords:

cystic changes, lump in lower abdomen, menorrhagia, myoma, myomectomy

Abstract

Degenerative changes in myomas found in the reproductive age group in day to day life is much lower than reported and in this respect we present as unusual case of myoma size 15 x 20 cm with myxoid degeneration in a 23 year old nulliparous lady presenting with menorrhagia, increased frequency of micturition who underwent myomectomy even after cystic changes was seen on USG and CT scan; this case indicating the importances of organ preserving surgery in young women.

Key words: cystic changes, lump in lower abdomen, menorrhagia, myoma, myomectomy

doi:10.3126/njog.v1i2.2403

N. J. Obstet. Gynaecol Vol. 1, No. 2, p. 66-68 Nov-Dec 2006

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Adhikari, S., Amatya, A., Gurung, G., & Rana, A. (2009). Myomectomy for degenerated myoma. Nepal Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 1(2), 66–68. Retrieved from https://www.nepjol.info/index.php/NJOG/article/view/2403

Issue

Vol. 1 No. 2 (2006)

Section

Case Reports

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