A rare cause of difficulty with sexual intercourse: large retroperitoneal leiomyoma.

INTRODUCTION

The prevalence of sexual dysfunction is high among women; however, sexual dysfunction secondary to anatomical deformity in women is rare. In addition, primary retroperitoneal leiomyomas are very rare clinical conditions.

AIM: To present a case with sexual dysfunction secondary to anatomical deformity.

METHODS

In this article, we report the case of a large retroperitoneal leiomyoma causing sexual dysfunction.

RESULTS

After the surgical removal of the large retroperitoneal mass, previous intercourse difficulties had been resolved.

CONCLUSIONS

Retroperitoneal tumors may obstruct the vagina by congesting the pelvic area and may be considered as a possible cause of female sexual dysfunction.