Publications by authors named "Marci Handler"

Uterine leiomyomas (fibroids) are common benign neoplasms, which develop from the muscular tissue of the uterus with an estimated incidence of 20-40% in women of reproductive age. In the early nineties, power morcellators were introduced and became commonly used during hysterectomy for symptomatic fibroids. However, if all fragments are not removed, they may parasitize to other blood supply and present as abdominal or pelvic masses.

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Intra-abdominal and intra-pelvic pathologies initially presenting in extra-abdominal/pelvic locations is unusual. This spread predominantly occurs with infectious processes to sites including the buttock, thigh, and calf. The routes of extension into adjacent anatomically weak compartments include the pelvic outlet, greater sciatic foramen, obturator foramen, inguinal or femoral canal, weak bones, or along nerves and blood vessels.

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► We present a rare case of consumptive coagulopathy secondary to a large degenerated uterine angioleiomyoma. ► Pathological examination showed features of angioleiomyoma, which are rarely found in the uterus. ► After removal of the neoplasm, the patient's consumptive coagulopathy, along with her vaginal bleeding, subsequently resolved.

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