Benign metastasizing leiomyoma. A case report and review of the literature.
This is a case report of an asymptomatic, 65-year-old white female who was evaluated for multiple pulmonary nodules. This patient's presentation, clinical course and pathologic specimens are consistent with benign metastasizing leiomyoma. A review of this rare disorder is included in this report with emphasis on past cases, clinical overview and treatment.
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Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care, Kennedy Memorial Hospitals, Stratford, N.J.
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Giudice
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D000368:Aged; D001706:Biopsy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007889:Leiomyoma / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000556:secondary*; D008168:Lung / Q000473:pathology; D008175:Lung Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000556:secondary*; D014594:Uterine Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology