An unusual presentation of degenerating fibroid

Authors

  • Neha V. Bhave Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Seth G. S. Medical College and King Edward Memorial Hospital, Parel, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
  • P. K. Shah Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Seth G. S. Medical College and King Edward Memorial Hospital, Parel, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
  • Hemangi Chaudhari Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Seth G. S. Medical College and King Edward Memorial Hospital, Parel, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20160420

Keywords:

Fibroid, Degeneration, Retroperitoneal abscess, Exploratory laparotomy

Abstract

Degeneration in a fibroid is seen when the blood supply falls inadequate to support the center of fibroid. Usually degeneration in a fibroid requires a symptomatic medical management. This is a case report of a degenerating fibroid that uncommonly presented in postpartum period as a retroperitoneal abscess requiring exploratory laparotomy.

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2016-12-17

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