Abstract

Abstract Background: Nonpuerperal uterine inversion is an extremely rare gynecologic event. The diagnosis can be difficult, and the surgery to correct an inverted uterus is technically challenging. Case: This article reports a case of a 47-year-old Moroccan woman, with no prior gynecologic history, who presented to the emergency department of the Maternal Teaching Hospital, Rabat, in Rabat, Morroco for heavy menstrual bleeding associated with a protruding mass in her vulva. After clinical and sonographic examinations were conducted, the patient was diagnosed with a nonpuerperal uterine inversion. Prompt surgical management provided to control the situation. Results: This patient's postoperative period was uneventful, and she was discharged home on the 4th day after being admitted to the hospital. A final histopathologic examination revealed that she had a benign submucous leiomyoma. Conclusions: A high index of suspicion of uterine inversion should be considered when there is a protruding gynecologic mass...

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