Giant pedunculated submucosal leiomyoma mimicking a cervical mass in a postmenopausal woman . a rare case report
This case highlights a rare presentation of a huge pedunculated submucosal leiomyoma in a postmenopausal woman mimicking a cervical mass. Careful correlation of clinical presentation and imaging findings can aid preoperative assessment; however, definitive diagnosis relies on histopathological examination. Awareness of this unusual entity is crucial for timely diagnosis and successful surgical management.
Authors
- Tecla Lyamuya (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-3814-2217)
- Alex Mremi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7226-0168)
- Bariki Lawrence Mchome (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4788-8660)
- Glory Maringo
- Julius Kaleshu
- John Lugata
Institutions
- Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre (TZ)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Surgery Case Reports
- Published
- 2026-02-09
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/rc9.0000000000000193
- Primary Topic
- Urinary and Genital Oncology Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00