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World J Clin Cases. Nov 16, 2022; 10(32): 12022-12027
Published online Nov 16, 2022. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v10.i32.12022
Retroperitoneal leiomyoma located in the broad ligament: A case report
Xue-Song Zhang, Shuang-Zhu Lin, Yu-Jiao Liu, Lei Zhou, Qian-Dui Chen, Wan-Qi Wang, Jia-Yi Li
Xue-Song Zhang, Department of Gynecology, First Affiliated Hospital to Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun 130021, Jilin Province, China
Shuang-Zhu Lin, Diagnosis and Treatment Center for Children, First Affiliated Hospital to Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun 130021, Jilin Province, China
Yu-Jiao Liu, Department of Respiratory Medicine, First Affiliated Hospital of Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun 130021, Jilin Province, China
Lei Zhou, Department of Pathology, First Affiliated Hospital to Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun 130021, Jilin Province, China
Qian-Dui Chen, Department of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun 130117, Jilin Province, China
Wan-Qi Wang, Jia-Yi Li, Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun 130117, Jilin Province, China
Author contributions: Zhang XS was the main provider of this case; Lin SZ, Liu YJ, and Zhou L reviewed the literature, wrote and revised the manuscript; Chen QD, Wang WQ, and Li JY compiled the literature review, conducted preliminary translation of the report and subsequent submission; all authors issued final approval for the version to be submitted.
Supported by the Science and Technology Department of Jilin Province, No. 20210204080YY.
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Corresponding author: Shuang-Zhu Lin, MD, Attending Doctor, Diagnosis and Treatment Center for Children, First Affiliated Hospital to Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, No. 1478 Gongnong Road, Chaoyang District, Changchun 130021, Jilin Province, China. 61858@163.com
Received: August 4, 2022
Peer-review started: August 4, 2022
First decision: September 27, 2022
Revised: September 30, 2022
Accepted: October 17, 2022
Article in press: October 17, 2022
Published online: November 16, 2022
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Retroperitoneal leiomyoma is a rare tumor, with more than 100 cases reported. Preoperative diagnosis is difficult, and resection is diagnostic and therapeutic. Our patient was diagnosed with retroperitoneal leiomyoma and underwent surgical treatment with a good outcome.