Laparoscopic Management of Juvenile Cystic Adenomyoma: Four Cases

Alka Kriplani, Kriplani A, Mahey R, Reeta Mahey, Agarwal N, Nutan Agarwal, Neerja Bhatla, Rajni Yadav, Yadav R, Manoj Kumar Singh, Manoj K. Singh, Singh MK
Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology · 2011 · vol. 18(3) , pp. 343–348 · doi:10.1016/j.jmig.2011.02.001 · PMID:21545959 · W2026885813
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This paper reports on the laparoscopic surgical management of four cases of juvenile cystic adenomyoma.

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Study objectiveTo highlight a recently identified rare cause of severe dysmenorrhea in young patients with poor response to medical management.DesignEvidence obtained from several timed series with or without intervention (Canadian Task Force classification II-3).SettingTertiary care referral hospital.PatientsFour young (age, 16-24 years) nulliparous patients with juvenile cystic adenoma with severe secondary dysmenorrhea with poor response to medical management.InterventionLaparoscopic resection of the cystic adenomyoma.Measurements and main resultsComplete resection of the cystic adenomyoma was performed laparoscopically in all patients. The lesion was uncapsulated (unlike myoma) and locally defined to the uterine myometrium (unlike diffuse adenomyosis), and there was chocolate-colored blood in the cavity. No other müllerian anomaly was observed in any patient. Histopathologic analysis revealed features suggestive of adenomyosis in all cases. After surgery, dysmenorrhea resolved completely in all patients. Compared with preoperative visual analog scores, significant improvement was observed at the first menstrual cycle after surgery. Patients are being followed up every 3 months for a minimum of 12 months to detect development of dysmenorrhea or any other menstrual disorder.ConclusionJuvenile cystic adenomyosis is a rare cause of severe dysmenorrhea. However, it should be included in the differential diagnosis in patients with dysmenorrhea with poor response to medical treatment. All patients reported in the literature and in our series were younger than 30 years, which can be considered as an arbitrary cutoff point to differentiate juvenile from adult cystic adenomyosis. It can be considered a new type of müllerian anomaly that manifests as a noncommunicating accessory uterine cavity lined with endometrium and with an otherwise normal uterus. Surgery is the only therapeutic option for these patients. Minimally invasive surgery in expert hands is advisable to preserve fertility.

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dysmenorrhea

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Adenomyoma Uterine Neoplasms Adenomyoma Adenomyoma Adolescent Adult Dysmenorrhea Dysmenorrhea Female Humans Laparoscopy Uterine Neoplasms Uterine Neoplasms Young Adult

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