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Robotic Enucleation of Esophageal Leiomyoma

Robotic Enucleation of Esophageal Leiomyoma

Published on: February 20, 2026

Recurrent intracardiac leiomyomatosis.

Maryam Esmaeilzadeh¹, Ahmad Tavakolli, Akbar Safaei

¹Department of Echocardiography, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Shaheed Rajaie Cardiovascular Medical Center, Tehran, Iran. m_eszadeh@yahoo.com

The Canadian Journal of Cardiology

|November 7, 2007

Summary

Intravenous leiomyoma, a benign smooth muscle tumor, can spread to the heart. Echocardiography revealed masses in the right heart chambers, suggesting intracardiac leiomyomatosis in a post-hysterectomy patient.

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Robotic Enucleation of Esophageal Leiomyoma

Robotic Enucleation of Esophageal Leiomyoma

Published on: February 20, 2026

Area of Science:

Cardiovascular Medicine
Oncology
Pathology

Background:

Intravenous leiomyoma is a rare, benign smooth muscle tumor originating from uterine myomas or vessels.
It can extend into veins, posing diagnostic challenges.

Observation:

This report details the echocardiographic findings of an intravenous leiomyoma extending into the right-sided cardiac chambers.
The patient was a middle-aged woman who had previously undergone a hysterectomy.

Findings:

Echocardiography demonstrated an elongated, mobile mass originating from the inferior vena cava.
Multiple masses were identified within the right atrium and right ventricle.

Implications:

Intracardiac leiomyomatosis should be considered in the differential diagnosis of cardiac masses in the right heart chambers, particularly in women.
Echocardiography is crucial for identifying and characterizing these masses.