ABSTRACT
Radiofrequency myolysis is a method for preserving uterus and fecundity, and due to its more non-invasive and simpler operation, it is now frequently carried out to cure the uterine myomas. However, not long time has passed since this operation started, and little studies were conducted on its complications and side effects. Therefore, since the authors experienced the formation of an abscess in uterus after radiofrequency myolysis of uterine myoma, we hereby report the case.
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Abscess , Fertility , Leiomyoma , UterusABSTRACT
Ovarian leiomyoma is a rare type of tumor that only takes about 1% of benign ovarian tumor. It mostly does not induce any symptoms and is often found by chance during a surgical operation in abdominal cavity. It is microscopically observed that smooth muscle cells with an identical shape and a small nucleus grow in a bundle or in a storiform configuration, and they need to be distinguished from other tumors of the smooth-muscle origin that can occur in ovary such as fibroma/thecoma and extragastrointestinal stromal tumor. Using immunohistochemistry staining on desmin, smooth muscle actin (SMA), alpha-inhibin, c-kit, etc can help with distinguishing these tumors. Recently, the authors experienced in this hospital a primary ovarian leiomyoma of a 43-year-old female patient and hereby report the case with a review of literatures.