Abstract :
Broad ligament is very uncommon site for
presentation of leiomyoma. On account of their size
and nature, clinically they may present variably. We
are presenting a rare case of leiomyoma of broad
ligament in 35 years old premenstrual female who
presented with complains of lump in abdomen. On
clinical and radiological examination it was found to
be large cystic intrabdominal mass suspected to be a
mesenteric cyst and confirmed histopathologically as
leiomyoma of broad ligament. We present this case
on account of its rarity, diagnostic difficulties posed
and its successful removal through small incision
after laparoscopic mobilization.
Key words – Broad ligament, leiomyoma
Introduction :
Among extrauterine leiomyomas broad ligament
are the most common to occur (1). Due to unusual
location and growth pattern was difficult to diagnose
both clinically and radiologically(2). This is one case
of broad ligament leiomyoma presented as lump in
abdomen.