A case of successful delivery in a patient with large uterine leiomyoma

Abstract

Uterine leiomyoma occurs in women over 35 years of age in 25–30% and in pregnant women in about 3–12%. However, in 10% of pregnant women, it turns out to be an accidental finding and is detected by ultrasound examination in the first trimester of pregnancy Approximately 10–30% of pregnant women with uterine leiomyoma have complications during pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period. The article demonstrates a case of successful delivery in a patient with uterine myoma at full-term pregnancy with preservation of reproductive function in a maternity hospital of the 3rd level. In the period of 38–39 weeks, the patient was hospitalized in the maternity hospital. By the decision of the council, the pregnant woman was prepared for a planned operative delivery. A lower median laparotomy was performed for adequate access. Performed caesarean section in the lower segment according to Defler. During the operation, a live, full-term girl weighing 3600 g and height 53 cm, 7/8 points on the Apgar scale was extracted. On the left, along the anterior surface of the uterus in the bottom area, a subserous myomatous node on a pedicle is determined, measuring 300*220*150 mm. Blunt and sharp dissection of adhesions was performed, followed by removal of a myomatous node weighing more than 1 kg. The postoperative period was uneventful. The patient was discharged on the 5th day. In our clinical case, a successful myomectomy was performed during a planned caesarean section. This type of surgery can be considered a safe option in carefully selected cases and a cost-effective method. However, this method should be performed by experienced surgeons who are skilled in the technique and take into account the size and location of the myomatous node.