Malignant Transformation of Pulmonary Benign Metastasizing Leiomyoma.
Pulmonary benign metastasizing leiomyoma (PBML) is defined as metastasis of a leiomyoma to lung tissue. It was first reported in 1937. P BML is known as a benign disease, but can undergo malignant transformation. Only 1 case of the malignant transformation of PBML to leiomyosarcoma has been reported previously. In this report, we present a case of malignant transformation of PBML.
Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Keimyung University Dongsan Medical Center, Keimyung University School of Medicine.
Kyung Sub
KS
Song
Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Keimyung University Dongsan Medical Center, Keimyung University School of Medicine.
Dong Yoon
DY
Keum
Department of Pathology, Keimyung University Dongsan Medical Center, Keimyung University School of Medicine.
Il Seon
IS
Hwang
Leiomyoma; Leiomyosarcoma; Lung neoplasms