A Rare Case of Giant Leiomyoma in the Space of Retzius
Abstract
Leiomyoma are benign tumors of smooth muscle origin. Uterine leiomyoma are extremely common; leiomyoma in extraperitoneal spaces, however, are not. There have been several documented cases of leiomyoma in retroperitoneal spaces, though the majority of them have been in the posterior retroperitoneum. Here, we report a patient presenting with a large, firm suprapubic mass, initially thought to be a fundal uterine fibroid. On surgical excision, it was found to be the extremely rare finding of a benign leiomyoma in the anterior retroperitoneum or space of Retzius.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Uterine Myomas and Treatments
Urinary and Genital Oncology Studies
Soft tissue tumors and treatment
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Volume
- 2026
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 5529983–5529983
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026
- Language
- EN