OVARIAN LEIOMYOMA – A RARE CASE IN HISTOLOGY

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Primary ovarian leiomyomas are mostly unilateral, small and asymptomatic tumors presenting between 20 to 65 years of age among which, around 85% are premenopausal. CASE HISTORY: A 50 years female is admitted to the obstetrics and gynecology department with a complaint of postmenopausal bleeding for 7-8 years. The patient is on progesterone therapy for 15 days. The definitive diagnosis of these lesions is diffic DISCUSSION: ult prior to surgical removal. Because there are no pathognomonic symptoms or characteristic imaging findings. The correct diagnosis of ovarian leiomyoma requires identification of the smooth muscle nature of the tumor. Th CONCLUSION: is rare tumor of the ovary should be considered in the differential diagnosis of solid ovarian masses. Immunohistochemical analysis is recommended for definitive diagnosis.