Intravascular leiomyoma misdiagnosed as deep vein thrombosis: A case report
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- 30 June 2021
- journal article
- Published by Heighten Science Publications Corporation in Journal of Radiology and Oncology
- Vol. 5 (2), 042-045
- https://doi.org/10.29328/journal.jro.1001037
Abstract
Background: Leiomyoma itself is not a rare disease, but it is rarely found intravascularly. Case presentation: A 54-year old female sought medical help after noticing her leg being swelling. A diagnosis of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) was made and antithrombotic treatment was given after her initial imaging exam. Several days later, a contrast CT and sequential pathology revealed the real diagnosis was intravascular leiomyoma. The patient was discharged after a successful surgery. Conclusion: Intravascular leiomyoma should not be confused with DVT.Keywords
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