A RARE CASE OF UTERINE HEMANGIOMA

Dr Meenakshi Shankar, Dr Manjula Jain, Dr Manju Puri

Abstract


Uterine hemangioma is a rare benign tumor usually presenting with menorrhagia or pregnancy-associated complications. Fewer than 50 cases have been reported in the literature. We are presenting this case due to its rarity and one of rare cause of abnormal uterine bleeding.

 


Keywords


Uterine hemangioma, menorrhagia

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