Journal of Reproduction & Infertility

Journal of Reproduction & Infertility

Laparoscopic Approach to a Large Ovarian Fibroma: A Case Report

Authors
Zahra Najmi 1
Abolfazl Mehdizadehkashi 2
Maryam Kadivar 3
Zeinab Tamannaie 1
Shahla Chaichian 4
1 Minimally Invasive Surgery Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
2 Endometriosis Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
3 Department of Pathology, Rasoul-e-Akram Hospital, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
4 Endometriosis Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Minimally Invasive Techniques Research Center of Tehran Medical Sciences Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
Abstract
Background: Ovarian fibroma is the most common benign solid tumor of the ovary, which is often difficult to diagnose preoperatively. The choice treatment for ovarian fibroma is surgical removal, but discussions for the operative approach, laparoscopic or open, in the literature seem to be scant. Case Presentation: We presented a unique clinical experience of laparoscopic approach to a case of 15 cm unilateral ovarian fibroma in a 24 year old patient, with a successful and complete resection of the tumor beside ovarian tissue preservation in December 2012 in Rasoul-e-Akram hospital, Tehran, Iran. Conclusion: In conclusion, we should not forget the role of laparoscopy as a diagnostic procedure even in suspicious cases of ovarian fibroma with solid tumor, ascites, and pleural effusion.
Keywords
Benign ovarian neoplasm
Laparoscopy
Ovarian fibroma
Thecoma
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Journal of Reproduction & Infertility
Volume 15, Issue 1
Winter 2014
Pages 57-60