Enormous Intraligamentary Uterine Fibroids in Young Patient-Laparoscopic Approach

Abstract

Fibroids represent benign tumors consistingof smooth muscle cells and fibrous connective tissue. In most of cases, they develop inside the uterine cavity.It is estimated that 70-80% of women will develop fibroids in their lifetime-however, not everyone will develop symptoms or require treatment.Cause of uterine fibroids is not known, although studies demonstrate there may be a genetic component. There is no food or external exposure that a woman can have that can cause her to develop fibroids. Ultimate goal remains fertility preservation, especially in young premenopausal patients.Laparoscopic approach represents proper surgical option depending on the age of the patient, the size and anatomic location of the uterine fibroids.