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case_images: Uterus and retroperitoneal leiomyoma on initial appearance.
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case_images: A large retroperitoneal firm mass of size 10 cm x 8 cm was found arising from the posterior surface at the level of internal os (Figure 1).
case_images: Hysterectomy and excision of retroperitoneal leiomyoma in progress.
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case_images: Total abdominal hysterectomy was carried out along with removal of the large retroperitoneal mass (Figure 2).
case_images: Histopathological picture.
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case_images: Histopathological examination confirmed the smooth muscle cell origin of the retroperitoneal mass consistent with diagnosis of retroperitoneal leiomyoma (Figure 3).