BACKGROUND Retroperitoneal leiomyomas(RLs)are rare benign tumours that can occur in the pelvic and/or abdominal parietal retroperitoneum.Once torsion occurs,it causes acute abdominal pain and can even lead to serious ...BACKGROUND Retroperitoneal leiomyomas(RLs)are rare benign tumours that can occur in the pelvic and/or abdominal parietal retroperitoneum.Once torsion occurs,it causes acute abdominal pain and can even lead to serious consequences such as gangrene,peritonitis,haemoperitoneum and shock if not identified and treated promptly.Therefore,a better understanding of the characteristics of RL torsion is needed.Here,we present a case of acute pedicle torsion of an RL in the posterior peritoneum followed by a literature review.CASE SUMMARY Herein,we report the case of a 42-year-old woman with RL torsion.The patient visited our hospital complaining of lower abdominal pain for 6 d.Pelvic examination revealed a tender mass superior to the uterus.Pelvic magnetic resonance imaging(MRI)revealed an anterior uterine mass,multiple uterine fibroids and slight pelvic effusion.MRI suggested the possibility of a subserosal myoma of the anterior uterine wall with degeneration.Intraoperative exploration revealed a 10 cm pedunculated mass arising from the posterior peritoneum,with the pedicle torsed two times.Pathological examination confirmed a torsed RL.CONCLUSION In the case of a pelvic mass complicated with acute abdomen,the possibility of torsion should be considered.展开更多
BACKGROUND Leiomyomas(LMs)are mesenchymal tumors that arise from smooth muscle cells.LMs most commonly arise in organs with an abundance of smooth muscle such as the uterus and gastrointestinal tract.Conversely,LMs ar...BACKGROUND Leiomyomas(LMs)are mesenchymal tumors that arise from smooth muscle cells.LMs most commonly arise in organs with an abundance of smooth muscle such as the uterus and gastrointestinal tract.Conversely,LMs are rarely detected in the head and neck region.In this study,we report a rare case of laryngeal LM(LLM)and summarized the clinical characteristics of reported LLMs to help clinicians better understand this rare disease and improve its diagnosis,treatment,and postoperative course.CASE SUMMARY A 49-year-old man was admitted to our ENT outpatient clinic with a chief complaint of pharynx discomfort for 2 months.Laryngoscopy performed under topical anesthesia revealed a solitary,pink mass at the tubercle of epiglottis.Surgery via laryngeal endoscopy was performed under general anesthesia,and the lesion was excised easily.Positive immunohistochemical staining for desmin and smooth-muscle actin indicated a smooth muscle origin and the diagnosis was laryngeal leiomyoma.After surgery,the patient’s condition was stable,and he was discharged 2 d after surgery.During the 1-year postoperative period,the patient’s condition remained stable without evidence of recurrence.CONCLUSION Surgical resection is the preferred treatment for LLMs,its early diagnosis and differential diagnosis have important clinical significance.展开更多
Background: Massive cystic degeneration of the uterine myoma might mimic an ovarian tumor, especially a malignant ovarian tumor, causing misdiagnosis. We present a case of a woman with marked cystic degeneration of a ...Background: Massive cystic degeneration of the uterine myoma might mimic an ovarian tumor, especially a malignant ovarian tumor, causing misdiagnosis. We present a case of a woman with marked cystic degeneration of a uterine leiomyoma mimicking an ovarian neoplasm. Case: A 65-year-old woman (gravida 6, para 6) visited us due to an abdominal tumor. Clinical examination and radiology exploration suggested the presence of an ovarian tumour. The patient underwent a total abdominal hysterectomy with bilateral adnexectomy. Histopathology confirmed a final diagnosis of a degenerated leiomyoma. The patient’s postoperative course was uneventful and she was discharged on her 5<sup>th</sup> post-operative day. Conclusions: When a patient has a huge abdomino-pelvic mass, mimicking an ovarian tumor, cystic degeneration of uterine myoma should be considered as a differential diagnosis.展开更多
·Posterior choroidal leiomyoma is a sporadic, rare benign tumor that is always confused with anaplastic melanoma. Here we report a case and provide a review. Most of the preoperative findings in our case were sug...·Posterior choroidal leiomyoma is a sporadic, rare benign tumor that is always confused with anaplastic melanoma. Here we report a case and provide a review. Most of the preoperative findings in our case were suggestive of malignant choroidal melanoma. However, the contrast enhanced ultrasound(CEUS) suggested a benign hemangioma. In summary, the posterior choroidal leiomyomas were yellowish-white in color and most commonly located in the temporal quadrant of the fundus(11/15). They were more frequent in Asians(13/16), the prevalence was almost equal in males and females(9:7), with a mean age of 35y. Microscopically, the tumor typically showed spindle cell bundles and nonmitotic ovoid nuclei arranged in intersecting fascicles. Vitrectomy is now a popular treatment option and definitive diagnosis can be made after immunohistochemistry. Finally, some summarized features of this tumor differ from those previously described. These may help in the diagnosis of posterior choroidal leiomyoma and differentiation from malignant melanoma.展开更多
The present letter to the editor is related to the work entitled“Large leiomyoma of lower esophagus diagnosed by endoscopic ultrasonography-fine needle aspiration:A case report.”Although endoscopic ultrasonography s...The present letter to the editor is related to the work entitled“Large leiomyoma of lower esophagus diagnosed by endoscopic ultrasonography-fine needle aspiration:A case report.”Although endoscopic ultrasonography seems necessary in a suspected leiomyoma of the esophagus,the performance of biopsies via fine needle aspiration is controversial as it increases the risk of complications such as bleeding,infection,and intraoperative perforations.Laparoscopy is the best treatment strategy for small tumors.Laparotomy with tumor enucleation or esophageal resection can be considered in large leiomyomas.展开更多
BACKGROUND Vaginal myomectomy is the most common form of radical treatment for prolapsed submucosal leiomyoma and is typically performed under general anesthesia.However,an alternative treatment approach is needed for...BACKGROUND Vaginal myomectomy is the most common form of radical treatment for prolapsed submucosal leiomyoma and is typically performed under general anesthesia.However,an alternative treatment approach is needed for patients who cannot tolerate general anesthesia.We describe a case with such a patient who was successfully treated via a minimally invasive method under local anesthesia.CASE SUMMARY A 46-year-old female suffered from abnormal uterine bleeding,severe anemia,and a reduced quality of life attributed to a massive prolapsed submucosal leiomyoma.She could not tolerate general anesthesia due to a congenital thoracic malformation and cardiopulmonary insufficiency.A new individualized combined treatment,consisting uterine artery embolization(UAE),percutaneous microwave ablation(PMWA)of the pedicle and the endometrium,and transvaginal removal of the leiomyoma by twisting,was performed.The lesion was completely removed successfully under local anesthesia without any major complications.The postoperative follow-up showed complete symptom relief and a significant improvement in the quality of life.CONCLUSION UAE combined with PMWA can be performed under local anesthesia and is a promising alternative treatment for patients who cannot tolerate general anesthesia.展开更多
Background:Women with uterine leiomyomas may suffer severe symptoms.To avoid risks of side effects,it is necessary to develop an optimal agent to shrink leiomyomas with fewer side effects and a lower recurrence rate.C...Background:Women with uterine leiomyomas may suffer severe symptoms.To avoid risks of side effects,it is necessary to develop an optimal agent to shrink leiomyomas with fewer side effects and a lower recurrence rate.Curcumin may have a lower side effect in uterine leiomyoma treatment.Methods:We established the estrogen-and-progesterone-induced murine model of uterine leiomyoma.Next,we determined the expression of related genes of the β-catenin/Wnt signaling pathway by western blot,reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction,and immunohistochemistry.We also noticed the morphological changes in uterine tissues by hematoxylin-eosin staining.Results:Curcumin plays an important role in Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway-related expression including β-catenin,adenomatous polyposis coli,glycogen synthase kinase-3β,Wnt-11,and serum hormone concentrations.Conclusions:Curcumin could the down-regulation of serum hormone concentrations and inhibition of the β-catenin/Wnt signaling pathway in the treatment of uterine leiomyoma.展开更多
基金Medical and Health Science and Technology Project of Zhejiang Province of China,No.2022KY274.
文摘BACKGROUND Retroperitoneal leiomyomas(RLs)are rare benign tumours that can occur in the pelvic and/or abdominal parietal retroperitoneum.Once torsion occurs,it causes acute abdominal pain and can even lead to serious consequences such as gangrene,peritonitis,haemoperitoneum and shock if not identified and treated promptly.Therefore,a better understanding of the characteristics of RL torsion is needed.Here,we present a case of acute pedicle torsion of an RL in the posterior peritoneum followed by a literature review.CASE SUMMARY Herein,we report the case of a 42-year-old woman with RL torsion.The patient visited our hospital complaining of lower abdominal pain for 6 d.Pelvic examination revealed a tender mass superior to the uterus.Pelvic magnetic resonance imaging(MRI)revealed an anterior uterine mass,multiple uterine fibroids and slight pelvic effusion.MRI suggested the possibility of a subserosal myoma of the anterior uterine wall with degeneration.Intraoperative exploration revealed a 10 cm pedunculated mass arising from the posterior peritoneum,with the pedicle torsed two times.Pathological examination confirmed a torsed RL.CONCLUSION In the case of a pelvic mass complicated with acute abdomen,the possibility of torsion should be considered.
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.82071031。
文摘BACKGROUND Leiomyomas(LMs)are mesenchymal tumors that arise from smooth muscle cells.LMs most commonly arise in organs with an abundance of smooth muscle such as the uterus and gastrointestinal tract.Conversely,LMs are rarely detected in the head and neck region.In this study,we report a rare case of laryngeal LM(LLM)and summarized the clinical characteristics of reported LLMs to help clinicians better understand this rare disease and improve its diagnosis,treatment,and postoperative course.CASE SUMMARY A 49-year-old man was admitted to our ENT outpatient clinic with a chief complaint of pharynx discomfort for 2 months.Laryngoscopy performed under topical anesthesia revealed a solitary,pink mass at the tubercle of epiglottis.Surgery via laryngeal endoscopy was performed under general anesthesia,and the lesion was excised easily.Positive immunohistochemical staining for desmin and smooth-muscle actin indicated a smooth muscle origin and the diagnosis was laryngeal leiomyoma.After surgery,the patient’s condition was stable,and he was discharged 2 d after surgery.During the 1-year postoperative period,the patient’s condition remained stable without evidence of recurrence.CONCLUSION Surgical resection is the preferred treatment for LLMs,its early diagnosis and differential diagnosis have important clinical significance.
文摘Background: Massive cystic degeneration of the uterine myoma might mimic an ovarian tumor, especially a malignant ovarian tumor, causing misdiagnosis. We present a case of a woman with marked cystic degeneration of a uterine leiomyoma mimicking an ovarian neoplasm. Case: A 65-year-old woman (gravida 6, para 6) visited us due to an abdominal tumor. Clinical examination and radiology exploration suggested the presence of an ovarian tumour. The patient underwent a total abdominal hysterectomy with bilateral adnexectomy. Histopathology confirmed a final diagnosis of a degenerated leiomyoma. The patient’s postoperative course was uneventful and she was discharged on her 5<sup>th</sup> post-operative day. Conclusions: When a patient has a huge abdomino-pelvic mass, mimicking an ovarian tumor, cystic degeneration of uterine myoma should be considered as a differential diagnosis.
文摘·Posterior choroidal leiomyoma is a sporadic, rare benign tumor that is always confused with anaplastic melanoma. Here we report a case and provide a review. Most of the preoperative findings in our case were suggestive of malignant choroidal melanoma. However, the contrast enhanced ultrasound(CEUS) suggested a benign hemangioma. In summary, the posterior choroidal leiomyomas were yellowish-white in color and most commonly located in the temporal quadrant of the fundus(11/15). They were more frequent in Asians(13/16), the prevalence was almost equal in males and females(9:7), with a mean age of 35y. Microscopically, the tumor typically showed spindle cell bundles and nonmitotic ovoid nuclei arranged in intersecting fascicles. Vitrectomy is now a popular treatment option and definitive diagnosis can be made after immunohistochemistry. Finally, some summarized features of this tumor differ from those previously described. These may help in the diagnosis of posterior choroidal leiomyoma and differentiation from malignant melanoma.
文摘The present letter to the editor is related to the work entitled“Large leiomyoma of lower esophagus diagnosed by endoscopic ultrasonography-fine needle aspiration:A case report.”Although endoscopic ultrasonography seems necessary in a suspected leiomyoma of the esophagus,the performance of biopsies via fine needle aspiration is controversial as it increases the risk of complications such as bleeding,infection,and intraoperative perforations.Laparoscopy is the best treatment strategy for small tumors.Laparotomy with tumor enucleation or esophageal resection can be considered in large leiomyomas.
基金Supported by Science and Technology Commission of Shanghai Municipality,China,No.19DZ2251100Shanghai Municipal Health Commission,China,No.SHSLCZDZK 03502National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.81725008.
文摘BACKGROUND Vaginal myomectomy is the most common form of radical treatment for prolapsed submucosal leiomyoma and is typically performed under general anesthesia.However,an alternative treatment approach is needed for patients who cannot tolerate general anesthesia.We describe a case with such a patient who was successfully treated via a minimally invasive method under local anesthesia.CASE SUMMARY A 46-year-old female suffered from abnormal uterine bleeding,severe anemia,and a reduced quality of life attributed to a massive prolapsed submucosal leiomyoma.She could not tolerate general anesthesia due to a congenital thoracic malformation and cardiopulmonary insufficiency.A new individualized combined treatment,consisting uterine artery embolization(UAE),percutaneous microwave ablation(PMWA)of the pedicle and the endometrium,and transvaginal removal of the leiomyoma by twisting,was performed.The lesion was completely removed successfully under local anesthesia without any major complications.The postoperative follow-up showed complete symptom relief and a significant improvement in the quality of life.CONCLUSION UAE combined with PMWA can be performed under local anesthesia and is a promising alternative treatment for patients who cannot tolerate general anesthesia.
文摘Background:Women with uterine leiomyomas may suffer severe symptoms.To avoid risks of side effects,it is necessary to develop an optimal agent to shrink leiomyomas with fewer side effects and a lower recurrence rate.Curcumin may have a lower side effect in uterine leiomyoma treatment.Methods:We established the estrogen-and-progesterone-induced murine model of uterine leiomyoma.Next,we determined the expression of related genes of the β-catenin/Wnt signaling pathway by western blot,reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction,and immunohistochemistry.We also noticed the morphological changes in uterine tissues by hematoxylin-eosin staining.Results:Curcumin plays an important role in Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway-related expression including β-catenin,adenomatous polyposis coli,glycogen synthase kinase-3β,Wnt-11,and serum hormone concentrations.Conclusions:Curcumin could the down-regulation of serum hormone concentrations and inhibition of the β-catenin/Wnt signaling pathway in the treatment of uterine leiomyoma.
