Leiomyoma in the space of Retzius: a report of 2 cases

Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2001 Jul;185(1):248-9. doi: 10.1067/mob.2001.114503.

Abstract

Leiomyomas most frequently occur in the genitourinary and gastrointestinal system. This report discusses clinical and pathologic findings of 2 leiomyomas in the pubovesical space, a location that has not been described before. Different operative approaches were used for excision. Immunohistochemical examination for the presence of estrogen and progesterone receptors was performed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Actins / analysis
  • Desmin / analysis
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Leiomyoma / chemistry
  • Leiomyoma / diagnosis*
  • Leiomyoma / diagnostic imaging
  • Leiomyoma / surgery
  • MEDLINE
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Middle Aged
  • Pubic Bone*
  • Receptors, Estrogen / analysis
  • Receptors, Progesterone / analysis
  • Ultrasonography
  • Urinary Bladder*
  • Vimentin / analysis

Substances

  • Actins
  • Desmin
  • Receptors, Estrogen
  • Receptors, Progesterone
  • Vimentin