Francesco Cannone

Francesco Cannone


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1Year (2026-Present)

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6 May 2026 in Reports
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FCFrancesco Cannone
Francesco Cannone
GMGianfranco Morreale
Gianfranco Morreale
MBMartina Billeci
Martina Billeci
Ferdinando Antonio GulinoFerdinando Antonio Gulino
Ferdinando Antonio Gulino
Uterine fibroids are among the most common benign tumors affecting women, with a prevalence reaching up to 50–60% in those over 40 years of age, although often underestimated due to asymptomatic cases. Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) represents a minimally invasive alternative to surgery for selected patients. We report the case of a 41-year-old woman with symptomatic uterine fibroids (FIGO type 4, size of 5 cm) treated with transvaginal RFA. One month post- treatment, the fibroid showed partial volume reduction. Two months after the procedure, the patient presented with foul-smelling discharge and heavy bleeding. Ultrasound confirmed complete fibroid migration into the cervical canal. Vaginal removal was performed without complications. Fibroid expulsion after RFA is a rare event that may represent either a complication or a therapeutic outcome. A balanced interpretation and appropriate clinical management are required. Further studies are needed to clarify its clinical significance.