Uterine leiomyoma as a rare cause of acute abdomen and intestinal gangrene.
A rare case of mesenteric vein thrombosis and small intestinal gangrene caused by a pedunculated fundal uterine fibroid is presented. The causative mechanism and management are discussed.
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D000006:Abdomen, Acute / Q000209:etiology*; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005734:Gangrene / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007410:Intestinal Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D007889:Leiomyoma / Q000150:complications*; D008642:Mesenteric Veins; D013924:Thrombophlebitis / Q000209:etiology; D014594:Uterine Neoplasms / Q000150:complications*