Pedunculated uterine fibroid simulating an incarcerated inguinal hernia in pregnancy

In: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology · 1994 · vol. 170(3) , pp. 724–725 · doi:10.1016/s0002-9378(94)70270-5 · PMID:8141189 · W2083763180
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A pedunculated uterine fibroid was surgically identified after being clinically and sonographically misdiagnosed as an incarcerated inguinal hernia in a pregnant patient experiencing intermittent groin masses.

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A bulging 5 x 5 cm tender mass appearing intermittently in the left groin in association with vigorous physical activity between 20 and 24 weeks' gestation was thought clinically and ultrasonographically to represent an inguinal hernia. Surgery after acute continuous pain and concern for incarceration revealed a nonherniated pedunculated uterine fibroid.

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