title: Unilateral multi-segmental leiomyomas: a report of rare case.
abstract: A 30-year-old female presented to us with multiple tender erythematous papules and nodules. These lesions showed multi-segmental distribution along 5(th) cervical, 6(th) dorsal, and 1(st) sacral segments of right half of the body. Histopathological examination confirmed the clinical diagnosis of leiomyoma. Patient was started on nifedipine 10 mg thrice-daily with significant symptomatic improvement in 3 months. Though segmental distribution of leiomyoma is common, unilateral multi-segmental distribution has not been so far reported in the literature. Hence, the case is being reported for its rare presentation and the need for long-term follow-up in view of its association with aggressive renal carcinoma.
authors.affiliation: Department of Skin and STD, Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences, Hubli, Karnataka, India.
authors.forename: Chandramohan
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Kudligi
authors.forename: Binod K
authors.initials: BK
authors.lastname: Khaitan
authors.forename: Pradeep Vittal
authors.initials: PV
authors.lastname: Bhagwat
authors.forename: Dinesh Prasad
authors.initials: DP
authors.lastname: Asati
keywords: Leiomyomas; multi-segmental; unilateral