Cracchiolo B

The risk of occult malignancy being present at the time of uterine morcellation has been estimated to be about 1%. Dissemination of both benign and malignant disease may occur after morcellation, leading to a variety of peritoneal nodules. …

A 34 year-old female presented with blood-stained pleural effusion and ascites. Investigation revealed a pelvic mass. She underwent exploratory laparotomy, and was found to have endometriosis. Total abdominal hysterectomy and right salpingo…