Uterine phantom pain syndrome
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2024-12-16
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Phantom uterus pain is an uncommon phenomenon observed in women following a hysterectomy,
where painful sensations resembling menstrual cramps or uterine contractions persist despite the
removal of the uterus. This report presents the case of a 34-year-old woman from Bogotá, Colombia,
diagnosed with advanced endometrial adenocarcinoma who underwent a radical hysterectomy. The
patient developed progressive pelvic pain associated with dyspareunia, suggestive of phantom uterus
syndrome. Management included neuromodulators and pelvic nerve blockade. This case highlights the
complexity of phantom uterus pain, where neuronal plasticity and neuroinflammatory responses may
play crucial roles in the generation and persistence of post-surgical pain symptoms. It underscores the
need for individualized therapeutic approaches and a deeper understanding of underlying mechanisms
to enhance the quality of life of affected patients.
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phantom limb pain, endometrial cancer, hysterectomy, phantom uterus, complete pelvic blockade
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Botía Pinzón, S. M., Leal Arenas, F. A., Botero Jaramillo, N., Mendoza Montenegro, F. A., & Marin Noguera, E. (2024). Uterine phantom pain syndrome. Palliative Medicine in Practice, Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.5603/pmp.102764