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We report the case of a 46-year-old nulliparous woman who presented with an intramural cystic mass of the uterus. Preoperative imaging suggested a benign lesion, but the differential diagnosis included cystic degeneration of leiomyoma, adenomyotic cyst, and endometriosis. The patient underwent a laparoscopic cystectomy, during which the cyst was completely excised without intraoperative complications. She recovered uneventfully and was discharged on postoperative day three. Histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of a uterine mesothelial cyst. At 1\u202fmonth of follow-up, no recurrence was observed. 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