title: Primary ovarian leiomyoma in a postmenopausal woman: A case report.
abstract: Leiomyomas are benign neoplasms that can develop wherever smooth muscle is present. Primary leiomyomas of the ovary originate from smooth muscle cells of ovarian tissue and are rare, solitary tumors. Approximately 70 cases have been reported. They usually present in premenopausal women. The present case is a report of left ovarian leiomyoma in a postmenopausal woman.
authors.affiliation: Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Zeynep Kamil Maternity and Pediatric Research and Training Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.
authors.forename: Ilhan
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Sanverdi
authors.affiliation: Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Haydarpasa Numune Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.
authors.forename: Fisun
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Vural
authors.affiliation: Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Sisli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.
authors.forename: Osman
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Temizkan
authors.affiliation: Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Haydarpasa Numune Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.
authors.forename: Orhan
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Temel
authors.affiliation: Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Zeynep Kamil Maternity and Pediatric Research and Training Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.
authors.forename: Habibe
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Ayvaci
authors.affiliation: Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Haydarpasa Numune Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.
authors.forename: Pembegul
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Gunes
keywords: Adnexal mass; leiomyoma; ovarian cancer; ovarian tumors; solid tumor