Successful Myomectomy for Huge Symptomatic Uterine Fibroid in Early Pregnancy: A Case Report. myomectomy in pregnancy Section Case Report

Abstract

 Abstract

Although uterine fibroids usually remain asymptomatic during pregnancy, they may occasionally be associated with pregnancy complications requiring surgical intervention.

We present a 31-year-old primigravida at 13 weeks gestation with a 5-year history of progressive abdominal swelling and a one-week history of abdominal pain and difficulty in breathing. Examination revealed a 42-week-sized uterus while ultrasound showed a huge pedunculated subserous fibroid. She subsequently had a successful myomectomy at 13 weeks gestation, an uneventful antenatal period afterwards and was delivered of a live female neonate via an elective caesarean section.

Myomectomy during pregnancy in selected circumstances may be done to prevent adverse effects on the mother and/or foetus.