Analysis of diagnosis and treatment of complicated cervical severe adhesion atresia after removal of endometrial stromal nodule: A case report

Medicine (Baltimore). 2017 Dec;96(48):e8979. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000008979.

Abstract

Rationale: Endometrial stromal nodule (ESN) is a rare benign endometrial stroma tumor.Experiences are helpful for avoiding and treating similar postoperative complications (cervical adhesions and atresia).

Patient concerns: When appearing in the cervical, this tumor can easily lead to complications after the surgical resection. The diagnosis and postsurgery complication of a young woman's ESN was reported here.

Diagnoses: The postoperative pathological diagnosis was ESN.

Interventions: A 29-year-old young woman was diagnosed and treated for ESN in cervical parts with postsurgery complications of cervical complex adhesion atresia.

Outcomes: The complication was complex cervix adhesion atresia with very special imaging performance-the cervix and the palace imaged as "Twisted and Angled Staircase." This particular cervix adhesion was challenging for operation. We achieved a successful treatment through the carefully designed surgical procedure including the application of hysteroscopy and laparoscopy.

Lessons: The lower uterine segment and cervix should be paid attention during suturing in this situation. Close and positive follow-ups should be planned after the endometrial stromal resection. The reconstruction of the tunnel is a solution for the problem of menstruation.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Endometrial Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Endometrial Neoplasms / pathology
  • Endometrial Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Endometrial Stromal Tumors / diagnosis
  • Endometrial Stromal Tumors / pathology
  • Endometrial Stromal Tumors / surgery*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Postoperative Complications*
  • Tissue Adhesions / diagnosis
  • Tissue Adhesions / etiology
  • Tissue Adhesions / surgery
  • Uterine Cervical Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Uterine Cervical Diseases / etiology
  • Uterine Cervical Diseases / surgery*