Vaginal leiomyoma: A case report

Abstract

Vaginal leiomyomas are rare and only a small number of cases have been reported in the literature. Due to the rarity of the disease and complexity of the vaginal anatomy, definitive diagnosis and treatment are challenging. A 48-year-old female patient presented with a vaginal mass and urinary incontinence. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) revealed a clear tumor measuring 65x46 mm in diameter at the anterior vaginal wall. Intraoperatively, frozen-section analysis was performed to confirm that the tumor was benign. The tumor was resected using the transvaginal approach. The patient recovered well without any complications. The pathological diagnosis was leiomyoma. The present case suggests that intraoperative frozen-section analysis should be performed in all patients with vaginal wall tumors with MRI findings suggestive of malignancy, and surgical treatment should be performed once the diagnosis is confirmed to prevent misdiagnosis and incorrect treatment.