Uterine Leiomyoma Associated with Deep Venous Thrombosis - Case Report

Introduction For many women who have completed their fertility, hysterectomy is an option to eliminate such problems. However, in recent years, the average age of marriage is increasing due to changes occurred in the lifestyle of women. Women with uterine leiomyoma who want to keep the uterus for future pregnancies are increasing. For these women, myomectomy is recommended. Material and methods The patient S.E., aged 46 years, was admitted to the Emergency County Hospital, Timisoara with a bulky tumor occupying entirely the pelvis and abdomen. Conclusions We presented a case of a giant uterine fibroids which raised problems of differential diagnosis on clinical and ultrasound examination due to the tumor size, the tumor being also associated with hereditary thrombophilia. Management of these cases consists in a proper surgical treatment.