Uterine Fibroid Torsion during Pregnancy: A Case of Laparotomic Myomectomy at 18 Weeks’ Gestation with Systematic Review of the Literature
Joint Authors
Mastrolia, Salvatore Andrea
Loverro, Giuseppe
Basso, Annachiara
Catalano, Mariana Rita
Nocera, Serena
Di Naro, Edoardo
Loverro, Matteo
Natrella, Mariateresa
Source
Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Issue
Vol. 2017, Issue 2017 (31 Dec. 2017), pp.1-11, 11 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2017-04-24
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
11
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Uterine myomas are the most common benign growths affecting female reproductive system, occurring in 20–40% of women, whereas the incidence rate in pregnancy is estimated from 0.1 to 3.9%.
The lower incidence in pregnancy is due to the association with infertility and low pregnancy rates and implantation rates after in vitro fertilization treatment.
Uterine myomas, usually, are asymptomatic during pregnancy.
However, occasionally, pedunculated fibroids torsion or other superimposed complications may cause acute abdominal pain.
There are many controversies in performing myomectomy during cesarean section because of the risk of hemorrhage.
Nevertheless, the majority of indication arises before labor and delivery due to acute symptoms leading to a discussion regarding the need for intervention during pregnancy.
Therefore, we present a case of successful multiple laparotomic myomectomy at 17 + 2 weeks of gestational age and a systematic review of the literature in order to clarify the approach to this pathologic condition and its effect on pregnancy outcome.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Basso, Annachiara& Catalano, Mariana Rita& Loverro, Giuseppe& Nocera, Serena& Di Naro, Edoardo& Loverro, Matteo…[et al.]. 2017. Uterine Fibroid Torsion during Pregnancy: A Case of Laparotomic Myomectomy at 18 Weeks’ Gestation with Systematic Review of the Literature. Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology،Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-11.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Basso, Annachiara…[et al.]. Uterine Fibroid Torsion during Pregnancy: A Case of Laparotomic Myomectomy at 18 Weeks’ Gestation with Systematic Review of the Literature. Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology No. 2017 (2017), pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1147387
American Medical Association (AMA)
Basso, Annachiara& Catalano, Mariana Rita& Loverro, Giuseppe& Nocera, Serena& Di Naro, Edoardo& Loverro, Matteo…[et al.]. Uterine Fibroid Torsion during Pregnancy: A Case of Laparotomic Myomectomy at 18 Weeks’ Gestation with Systematic Review of the Literature. Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2017. Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1147387
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1147387