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World J Clin Cases. Dec 6, 2022; 10(34): 12696-12702
Published online Dec 6, 2022. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v10.i34.12696
Published online Dec 6, 2022. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v10.i34.12696
Giant cellular leiomyoma in the broad ligament of the uterus: A case report
Jiao Yan, Xing-Yu Long, The First Clinical Medical College, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510000, Guangdong Province, China
Yu Li, The Sixth Clinical Medical College, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510000, Guangdong Province, China
Dao-Cheng Li, Si-Jin Li, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510000, Guangdong Province, China
Author contributions: Yan J wrote the manuscript; Li Y collected and collated case information; Long XY edited images; Li DC completed the operation as the major surgeon and reviewed the final manuscript; Li SJ followed up the patient as the doctor in charge; all authors have read and approved the final manuscript.
Informed consent statement: The patient provided informed written consent prior to study enrollment.
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Corresponding author: Dao-Cheng Li, PhD, Doctor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, No. 16 Airport Road, Guangzhou 510000, Guangdong Province, China. daochenli@126.com
Received: July 28, 2022
Peer-review started: July 28, 2022
First decision: September 27, 2022
Revised: October 11, 2022
Accepted: November 2, 2022
Article in press: November 2, 2022
Published online: December 6, 2022
Peer-review started: July 28, 2022
First decision: September 27, 2022
Revised: October 11, 2022
Accepted: November 2, 2022
Article in press: November 2, 2022
Published online: December 6, 2022
Core Tip
Core Tip: Initially, a gynecological malignancy was suspected due to an elevated tumor blood index and large abdominal mass of unknown nature in this unmarried, childless middle-aged woman. The importance of differential diagnosis in this case was crucial and removal of the mass was also challenging. We performed an unconventional hysterectomy to ensure a smooth operation, which indicates the importance of surgical choice.