Leiomyomata (fibroids) are the commonest uterine tumours and they may vary widely in their sonographic appearance. We describe a case in which the appearance was that of a missed abortion and discuss the limitations of ultrasound in the differential diagnosis of fibroids. This case also highlights some of the benefits of peroperative sonography.
A 43-year-old Caucasian woman presented with heavy vaginal bleeding 4 days after the end of a normal period.
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