Case ReportInternational Journal of Reproduction, Contraception, Obstetrics and Gynecology
Publication: An unusual presentation of degenerating fibroid
Int J Reprod Contracept Obstet Gynecol. 2016;5(2):582-584.DOI10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20160420
Abstract
Degeneration in a fibroid is seen when the blood supply falls inadequate to support the center of fibroid. Usually degeneration in a fibroid requires a symptomatic medical management. This is a case report of a degenerating fibroid that uncommonly presented in postpartum period as a retroperitoneal abscess requiring exploratory laparotomy.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Seth G. S. Medical College and King Edward Memorial Hospital, Parel, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India