![](/images/graphics-bg.png)
Benign Metastatic Leiomyoma Presenting as a Hemothorax
Joint Authors
Goraya, Harmeen
Marak, Creticus P.
Guddati, Achuta Kumar
Ponea, Anna M.
Source
Case Reports in Oncological Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-07-17
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Uterine leiomyomas have been reported to metastasize to various organs including the lungs, skeletal muscles, bone marrow, peritoneum, and heart.
They may present with symptoms related to the metastases several years after hysterectomy.
These tumors regress after menopause, and it is rare to detect active tumors in postmenopausal women.
Despite their ability to metastasize, they are considered to be benign due to the lack of anaplasia.
Pulmonary benign metastasizing leiomyoma is usually detected in the form of pulmonary nodules incidentally on imaging.
Tissue biopsy of these nodules is required to identify them as benign metastasizing leiomyomas.
Immunohistochemical analysis and molecular profiling may further help detect any malignant transformation in it.
Untreated pulmonary benign metastasizing leiomyoma may result in the formation of cystic structures, destruction of lung parenchyma, and hemothorax and may cause respiratory failure.
Surgical resection and hormonal therapy help prevent progression of this disease and provide an avenue for a cure.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Ponea, Anna M.& Marak, Creticus P.& Goraya, Harmeen& Guddati, Achuta Kumar. 2013. Benign Metastatic Leiomyoma Presenting as a Hemothorax. Case Reports in Oncological Medicine،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-476887
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Ponea, Anna M.…[et al.]. Benign Metastatic Leiomyoma Presenting as a Hemothorax. Case Reports in Oncological Medicine No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-476887
American Medical Association (AMA)
Ponea, Anna M.& Marak, Creticus P.& Goraya, Harmeen& Guddati, Achuta Kumar. Benign Metastatic Leiomyoma Presenting as a Hemothorax. Case Reports in Oncological Medicine. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-476887
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-476887