Argon-plasma treatment in benign metastasizing leiomyoma of the lung: a case report.
Benign metastasizing leiomyomas of the lung are rare smooth muscle cells tumours. We report the case of a 48 year-old female who was evaluated due to persistent cough, progressive dyspnoea and constitutional symptoms. Chest computed tomography revealed a left endobronchial mass, multiple parenchyma nodules and a pleural effusion. Bronchial biopsy histological features were consistent with benign metastasizing leiomyoma. The patient was successfully treated with argon-plasma and mechanical debulking. There was no disease relapse in the last four years.
Interventional Pneumology Unit, Department of Pneumology, Hospital Pulido Valente, Lisbon, Portugal. antonio.bugalho@gmail.com
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D057908:Argon Plasma Coagulation; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007889:Leiomyoma / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*; D008175:Lung Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*; D008875:Middle Aged; D009362:Neoplasm Metastasis