Broad Ligament Fibroid - An Unusual Presentation
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Abstract
Giant fibroids are known to arise from the uterus, but occasionally from the broad ligament also. This is a case report of a giant broad ligament fibroid, reported for its rarity , and the diagnostic difficulties.
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