Case Report

Year : 2020 | Volume : 4 | Issue : 1 | Page : 17 - 19

Primary ovarian leiomyoma: A rare tumor with a diagnostic dilemma

K. Sajitha, H. L. Kishan Prasad, Gaurvi Piplani, Neetha Nandan1, Michelle Mathias, Jayaprakash K. Shetty

Departments of Pathology and 1OBG, K S Hegde Medical Academy of Nitte (Deemed to be University), Mangalore, Karnataka, India

Address for correspondence:

Dr. H. L. Kishan Prasad, Department of Pathology, K S Hegde Medical Academy of Nitte (Deemed to be University), Mangalore ‐ 575 018, Karnataka, India.

E‐mail: kishanprasadhl@nitte.edu.in

Abstract

Primary ovarian leiomyomas are rare tumors accounting for 0.5%–1% of all ovarian tumors. They are seen commonly in the reproductive age group. Morphologically, they resemble leiomyomas occurring at other sites. The definitive preoperative diagnosis is difficult due to the lack of characteristic radiological features. Here, we describe a case of ovarian leiomyoma, which has posed a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge. The final diagnosis was confirmed by immunohistochemistry.

Keywords: Desmin, fibroid, fibroma, leiomyoma, ovary, smooth muscle actin

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How to cite this article:

Sajitha K, Prasad HL, Pipalani G, Nandan N, Mathias M, Shetty JK. Primary ovarian leiomyoma: A rare tumor with a diagnostic dilemma. Int J Clinicopathol Correl 2020;4:17-9.