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Should Prophylactic Anticoagulation Be Considered with Large Uterine Leiomyoma? A Case Series and Literature Review
Joint Authors
Satti, Mohamed A.
Paredes Saenz, Carmen
Raju, Rubin
Cuthpert, Sierra
Kanzy, Abed
Abhari, Sina
Hebert III, John
Rocha, Frederico G.
Source
Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-11-03
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Introduction.
Uterine leiomyomas, also called uterine fibroids or myomas, are the most common pelvic tumors in women.
They are very rarely the cause of acute complications.
However, when complications occur they cause significant morbidity and mortality.
Thromboembolic disease has been described as a rare complication of uterine leiomyomas.
DVT is a serious illness, sometimes causing death due to acute PE.
Cases.
We report a case series of 3 patients with thromboembolic disease associated with uterine leiomyoma at Hurley Medical Center, Flint, Michigan, during 2015 and conduct a literature review on the topic.
A literature search was conducted using Medline, PubMed, and PMC databases from 1966 to 2015.
Conclusion.
The uterine leiomyoma is a very rare cause of PE and only few cases have been reported.
DVT secondary to uterine leiomyoma should be considered in a female presenting with abdominal mass and pelvic pressure, if there is no clear common cause for her symptoms.
Thromboembolic disease secondary to large uterine leiomyoma should be treated with acute stabilization and then hysterectomy.
Prophylactic anticoagulation would be beneficial for lowering the risk of VTE in patients with large uterine leiomyoma.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Satti, Mohamed A.& Paredes Saenz, Carmen& Raju, Rubin& Cuthpert, Sierra& Kanzy, Abed& Abhari, Sina…[et al.]. 2016. Should Prophylactic Anticoagulation Be Considered with Large Uterine Leiomyoma? A Case Series and Literature Review. Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1101636
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Satti, Mohamed A.…[et al.]. Should Prophylactic Anticoagulation Be Considered with Large Uterine Leiomyoma? A Case Series and Literature Review. Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1101636
American Medical Association (AMA)
Satti, Mohamed A.& Paredes Saenz, Carmen& Raju, Rubin& Cuthpert, Sierra& Kanzy, Abed& Abhari, Sina…[et al.]. Should Prophylactic Anticoagulation Be Considered with Large Uterine Leiomyoma? A Case Series and Literature Review. Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1101636
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1101636