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01-07-2020 | Uterine Prolapse | Images in Urogynecology
Lipoleimyoma masquerading as uterine prolapse
Authors:
Cristina Zottola, Erica Lai, Soo Y. Kwon
Published in:
International Urogynecology Journal
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Issue 7/2020
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Excerpt
Pelvic organ prolapse is a common condition affecting 41–50% of women [
1]. Although it is typically considered a quality of life issue, there have been sporadic reports of severe sequelae [
2]. We present a case of a rare uterine mass that was mistaken for pelvic organ prolapse. The unique composition of this mass allowed for its acute prolapse causing uterine inversion with critical anemia requiring emergent surgery [
3]. …