Transabdominal Ultrasound-Guided Transcervical Submucosal Uterine Leiomyoma Resection: A Case Report


Bulbul M., DİLBAZ B., Nacar M. C., Karacor T.

Journal of Clinical Ultrasound, cilt.54, sa.2, ss.471-473, 2026 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 54 Sayı: 2
  • Basım Tarihi: 2026
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1002/jcu.70077
  • Dergi Adı: Journal of Clinical Ultrasound
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, CINAHL, EMBASE, MEDLINE, Natural Science Collection (ProQuest), Biological Science Database (ProQuest), Biomedical Reference Collection: Corporate Edition (EBSCO), Health Research Premium Collection (ProQuest), Materials Science & Engineering Collection (ProQuest), Technology Collection (ProQuest)
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.471-473
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: case report, hysteroscopy, ring forceps, submucosal fibroid, ultrasonography
  • Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Hysteroscopic resection is considered the gold standard treatment for the removal of submucous uterine leiomyoma (SMLs). However, when hysteroscopic equipment is unavailable, alternative treatment approaches must be explored. In this case report, we present a video demonstrating the transcervical resection of an SML performed under transabdominal ultrasonography guidance on a patient with persistent abnormal uterine bleeding. A 37 mm Type 0 leiomyoma was successfully removed in 9 min without any complications. Six months postoperatively, the patient conceived spontaneously and delivered a healthy infant at term. This case suggests that, in the absence of hysteroscopic access, transcervical removal of SMLs using ring forceps under ultrasound guidance may serve as a safe and feasible alternative.