Case Report

Benign Metastasizing Leiomyoma of the Lung: A Case Report

Abstract

Benign metastasizing leiomyoma of the lung which is categorized by the growth of uterine leiomyoma in the lung is an extremely exceptional disease.We report a 39-year-old woman who had a previous history of uterine leiomyoma. Chest computed tomography (CT) scan exhibited round nodules well-defined margins in both lungs. Thoracoscopic partial resection of the lung was done. Pathological and immunohistochemical examination showed that neoplastic tissue composed of spindle-shaped smooth muscle cells, compatible with uterine leiomyoma. Thus, these tumors can be reflected to be lung metastases from a uterine leiomyoma (benign metastasizing leiomyoma).It is an uncommon condition but it would be careful in women of re- productive age with a past medical history of uterine leiomyoma, who existing with pulmonary nodules.

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DOI https://doi.org/10.18502/crcp.v7i2.10825
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Leiomyoma Lung Metastasis
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Pazoki M, Nazar E, Jahanbin B. Benign Metastasizing Leiomyoma of the Lung: A Case Report. CRCP. 2022;7(2):86-90.