Acchiardo Joseph, Maita Essence, Jobanputra Ketan
Radiology, Saint James School of Medicine, The Quarter, AIA.
Internal Medicine, Saint James School of Medicine, Arnos Vale, VCT.
Cureus. 2023 May 15;15(5):e39055. doi: 10.7759/cureus.39055. eCollection 2023 May.
Uterine fibroids and ovarian cysts are common gynecological conditions that, while benign, when present simultaneously with bacterial vaginosis, can present a more complicated course of management. Symptoms of uterine fibroids include menorrhagia and dysmenorrhea, while ovarian cysts may present with pelvic pain and an adnexal mass. Each condition is typically managed separately; however, they can coexist in some patients, leading to a more complex presentation. This case report presents a 35-year-old African American female patient with the simultaneous occurrence of uterine fibroids and ovarian cysts, complicated by recurrent vaginitis, along with the treatment approach. The treatment choice, relugolix, estradiol, and norethisterone (norethindrone) acetate, is the first once-daily U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) combination hormonal medication approved for menorrhagia due to fibroids. This case is unique in that although the diagnoses are common, their coexistence makes for a more complex presentation, and the course of management presents a newly approved fixed-dose combination hormonal medication. This report discusses the incidence, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of uterine fibroids and ovarian cysts. Factors that may contribute to the concurrence of these conditions, such as genetic, hormonal, and environmental risks, are also explored. Diagnostic modalities and ultrasound techniques are reviewed, and treatment options, such as surgery and medical management, are discussed. The importance of a patient-centered approach in the treatment of multi-symptom gynecological disorders and the need to consider conservative management are emphasized.
子宫肌瘤和卵巢囊肿是常见的妇科疾病,虽然是良性的,但当与细菌性阴道病同时存在时,可能会呈现出更复杂的治疗过程。子宫肌瘤的症状包括月经过多和痛经,而卵巢囊肿可能表现为盆腔疼痛和附件包块。每种疾病通常单独进行治疗;然而,它们可能在一些患者中同时存在,导致表现更为复杂。本病例报告介绍了一名35岁的非裔美国女性患者,同时患有子宫肌瘤和卵巢囊肿,并伴有复发性阴道炎,以及治疗方法。治疗选择,即relugolix、雌二醇和醋酸炔诺酮(炔诺孕酮),是美国食品药品监督管理局(FDA)批准的第一种用于治疗子宫肌瘤引起的月经过多的每日一次的联合激素药物。该病例的独特之处在于,尽管这些诊断很常见,但它们的共存导致了更复杂的表现,并且治疗过程涉及一种新批准的固定剂量联合激素药物。本报告讨论了子宫肌瘤和卵巢囊肿的发病率、病理生理学、诊断和治疗。还探讨了可能导致这些疾病并发的因素,如遗传、激素和环境风险。回顾了诊断方法和超声技术,并讨论了手术和药物治疗等治疗选择。强调了以患者为中心的方法在治疗多症状妇科疾病中的重要性以及考虑保守治疗的必要性。