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Pyomyoma

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Pyomyoma is a pyogenous infection of a leiomyoma (preexisting benign uterine tumor). It is a rare, yet potentially fatal complication of uterine leiomyoma. Ultrasound of the pelvis, CT or MRI scan of the pelvis, Septic screen—FBC/CRP, blood cultures, urine cultures, high vaginal swab can be used in diagnosis.

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