Leiomyoma of the Round Ligament of the Uterus : Case report and review of literature

Authors

Syed M. Ali, Department of Surgery, Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Muscat, Oman
Kamran A. Malik, Department of Surgery, Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Muscat, Oman
Hani Al-Qadhi, Department of Surgery, Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Muscat, Oman
Muhammad Shafiq, Department of Surgery, Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Muscat, Oman

Abstract

Smooth muscle tumours of the round ligament of the uterus are rare and can mimic an inguinal hernia. Preoperative diagnosis can be established by a computed tomography scan of the abdomen or an exploration of the inguinal canal. Surgical excision is the curative treatment.

Publication Date

7-15-2012

First Page

357

Last Page

359

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Recommended Citation

Ali, Syed M.; Malik, Kamran A.; Al-Qadhi, Hani; and Shafiq, Muhammad (2012) "Leiomyoma of the Round Ligament of the Uterus : Case report and review of literature," Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal: Vol. 12: 357-359.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.18295/2075-0528.1388