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Magnetic resonance of the abdomen. T2 weighed images showing a uterine nodule partially subserous and partially intramural. A - Sagittal plane; B - Coronal plane.
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The endometrial cavity was normal (Figure 1). These findings were consistent with the diagnosis of uterine myomatosis without any sign of malignancy.
A - Large uterus. It is impossible to see it completely via a panoramic view; B - Morcellation with the cold laparoscopic knife.
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A 30-degree optic was then introduced to optimize the visualization (Figure 2A). Tip, Covidien Belgium BVBA, Mechelen, Belgium). The first morcellation was performed with a cold laparoscopic knife (Chardonnens morcellation knife, Karl Storz GmbH & Co.) (Figure 2B).