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Uterus and retroperitoneal leiomyoma on initial appearance.
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A large retroperitoneal firm mass of size 10 cm x 8 cm was found arising from the posterior surface at the level of internal os (Figure 1).
Hysterectomy and excision of retroperitoneal leiomyoma in progress.
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Total abdominal hysterectomy was carried out along with removal of the large retroperitoneal mass (Figure 2).
Histopathological picture.
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Histopathological examination confirmed the smooth muscle cell origin of the retroperitoneal mass consistent with diagnosis of retroperitoneal leiomyoma (Figure 3).