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The Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology of India
Published in: The Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology of India 3/2021

01-06-2021 | Erythropoietin | Case Report

Myomatous Erythrocytosis Syndrome in Pregnancy Managed with Classical Caesarean Section and Myomectomy: A Case Report

Authors: Kusumam Vilangot Nhalil, Smitha Dcouth, Rajani Maroli, K. Ambili, K. P. Shana Rahman

Published in: The Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology of India | Issue 3/2021

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Excerpt

Women over 45 years are having a lifetime risk of 60% to develop leiomyoma, commonly asymptomatic, but can also with varying gynaecological and abdominal symptoms [1]. Rarely, high haemoglobin and haematocrit levels occur due to ectopic erythropoietin synthesis which is termed as myomatous erythrocytosis syndrome (MES). MES was first described by Thompson and Marson, characterized by erythrocytosis, myomatous uterus, and restoration of haematological abnormalities following hysterectomy or myomectomy [2]. …
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Metadata
Title
Myomatous Erythrocytosis Syndrome in Pregnancy Managed with Classical Caesarean Section and Myomectomy: A Case Report
Authors
Kusumam Vilangot Nhalil
Smitha Dcouth
Rajani Maroli
K. Ambili
K. P. Shana Rahman
Publication date
01-06-2021
Publisher
Springer India
Published in
The Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology of India / Issue 3/2021
Print ISSN: 0971-9202
Electronic ISSN: 0975-6434
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s13224-021-01447-4

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