Abstract
Introduction: Uterine inversion though rare is mainly seen in post-partum period. This paper documents a case of non-puerperal uterine inversion due to leiomyoma. Case presentation: We here in presents an unusual case of non-puerperal uterine inversion due to leiomyoma. A 62-year-old woman, G4P4004, with past history of a polymyomatous uterus presented polymorphous large mass bleeding at contact and coming out of the cervix. Management was surgical. The technique used consisted of an incision on the stricture but we could also proceed by a section of the exterior part and remove the rest by the abdominal approach. The post operatory period was normal. Conclusion: Uterine inversion is a rare pathology but can frequently be a consequence of gynaecological problem like intracavity leimyoma. The diagnosis is clinic and the treatment is surgical.
Highlights
Uterine inversion though rare is mainly seen in post-partum period
Uterine inversion is the intussusception of a part of the uterus through the cervix like a «glove finger»
There are many causes of non-puerperal uterine inversion, which can be benign or malignancy. This is the case of non-puerperal uterine inversion due to leiomyoma
Summary
Uterine inversion is the intussusception of a part of the uterus through the cervix like a «glove finger». It is very rare, mainly seen in post-partum period. There are many causes of non-puerperal uterine inversion, which can be benign or malignancy. This is the case of non-puerperal uterine inversion due to leiomyoma. Surgery was the section of the external part of the uterus, (Figure 2) and the second step the resection through laparotomy of the last part of the uterus (Figure 3). The post operatory period was normal and the patient went back home at the 7th day
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