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Some cotyledonoid dissecting leiomyoma (CDL) appears as large fungating masses with widespread extension into the broad ligament and pelvic cavity. Due to its rarity and a clinician\u2019s lack of familiarity, such tumors are sometimes misdiagnosed as malignancies. We present a rare case report of CDL. It is a diagnostic challenge for clinicians, pathologists, and radiologists and can be confused with malignancy due to its large size. After extensive literature research, we found 28 case reports of this variant. Little is known in the literature about this entity. We present here a case report of a 65-year-old female emphasizing its clinical, radiological, gross, and microscopic findings. A total hysterectomy was performed on the patient. 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