Occurrence of Multiple Müllerian Adenocele Inside the Uterine Body

2011 
Abstract Background: Female mullerian cysts are commonly found in the fallopian tube, sometimes in ovary, but it is rare for them to be found in the uterus. Mullerian cysts are formed by mucus secretion from these residual mullerian tissues, and they are usually single form. Case: A 51-year-old woman had a history of 4+ years of menstrual disorders, but was otherwise healthy. A pelvic mass was found 1 week before hospitalization. Bimanual examination disclosed that the uterus was slightly enlarged with average texture and good range of motion. After admission, a total laparoscopic vaginal hysterectomy and bilateral adnexal resection were performed with the patient under general anesthesia. Findings during the operation included the following: the uterine fundus was slightly enlarged with smooth surface and irregular shape, and the lower corpus had two oval-shaped cystic masses, measuring 5 cm × 4 cm and 5 cm × 3 cm, respectively. The larger one was connected to the left fallopian tube. The posterior seros...
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