Lesions of the Broad Ligament: A Review

Debra S. Heller
Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology · 2015 · vol. 22(7) , pp. 1163–1168 · doi:10.1016/j.jmig.2015.06.019 · PMID:26140828 · W2135112098
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This review examines the incidence, imaging findings, histopathology, and treatment of broad ligament lesions encountered in gynecologic pathology.

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The differential diagnosis of lesions arising in the broad ligament is quite large. Many of these lesions can be clinically interpreted before surgery as adnexal or uterine neoplasms. Although some lesions are similar to those arising in other müllerian sites, there are unique lesions as well. The lesions are uncommon and may prove challenging to clinicians. The purpose was to review the scope of lesions affecting the broad ligament. A literature review was conducted. A Medline search was performed using the terms broad ligament, mesosalpinx, and mesovarium. A review of the scope of broad ligament lesions is presented to assist in developing a differential diagnosis if a patient with such a lesion is encountered.

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Adnexal Diseases Broad Ligament Leiomyoma Uterine Neoplasms Adnexal Diseases Adnexal Diseases Adnexal Diseases Broad Ligament Broad Ligament Diagnosis, Differential Female Humans Leiomyoma Leiomyoma Leiomyoma Uterine Neoplasms Uterine Neoplasms Uterine Neoplasms

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