Red degeneration of uterine fibroid

Case contributed by Alexandra Stanislavsky
Diagnosis probable

Presentation

Right lower quadrant pain and fevers D10 post egg pick up for IVF. Collection post egg-retrieval?

Patient Data

Age: 25 years
Gender: Female
ultrasound

The uterus is anteverted and enlarged, measuring 99 x 133 x 105 mm (vol: 725 ml).

There is a large solitary fibroid measuring 76 x 76 x 71 mm. It is heterogeneous with increased echogeniticy relative to the myometrium. 

Heterogeneous, mobile material is present within the endometrial cavity, to a volume of approximately 25ml. This likely represents blood.

The right ovary measures 52 mm x 34 mm x 39 mm (36 cc) and contains 16 follicles with the largest follicle measuring 24 mm. 

The left ovary measures 54 mm x 39 mm x 42 mm (46 cc) and contains 15 follicles with the largest follicle measuring 24 mm.

No free fluid or collection in the pelvis.

The uterus is anteverted and enlarged due to the presence of a dominant fibroid.

Uterine dimensions: 11.8 x 10.2 x 10.1 cm; volume 644 cc.

The dominant fibroid characteristics are as follows.

Size: 8.1 x 7.2 x 7.0 cm (216 ml) - essentially unchanged since recent ultrasound.

Case Discussion

Features of fibroid red degeneration in the context of IVF/egg retreival.

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