Unilateral deep vein thrombosis associated with a large myoma uteri. A case report.
BACKGROUND
Deep vein thrombosis is a rare complication of myoma uteri. There have been few reports on this association.


METHODS
A 42-year-old woman presented with a myoma uteri, 24 weeks in size, that had compressed the pelvic veins and caused unilateral deep vein thrombosis of the left leg. After anticoagulation therapy, a total abdominal hysterectomy was performed, with an uneventful recovery.


CONCLUSIONS
Although deep vein thrombosis associated with myoma uteri is a rare event, it can be managed successfully with anticoagulants and hysterectomy. Myoma uteri with deep vein thrombosis is an indication for hysterectomy.
Phupong
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Rama IV Road, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand. drvrp@hotmail.com
Tresukosol
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Taneepanichskul
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Boonkasemsanti
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D000328:Adult; D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007044:Hysterectomy; D007889:Leiomyoma / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014594:Uterine Neoplasms / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D020246:Venous Thrombosis / Q000209:etiology*
D000925:Anticoagulants