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Robotic Enucleation of Esophageal Leiomyoma

Robotic Enucleation of Esophageal Leiomyoma

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Benign metastasizing leiomyoma.

Jitsupa Wongsripuemtet¹, Ruchira Ruangchira-urai, Eric J Stern

¹Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, Siriaj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand.

Journal of Thoracic Imaging

|May 14, 2011

Summary

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Benign metastasizing leiomyoma (BML) is a rare condition where uterine smooth muscle tumors spread to the lungs. This case highlights BML presenting with spontaneous bilateral pneumothoraces years after hysterectomy.

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Robotic Enucleation of Esophageal Leiomyoma

Robotic Enucleation of Esophageal Leiomyoma

Published on: February 20, 2026

Area of Science:

Gynecologic Oncology
Pulmonary Medicine
Pathology

Background:

Benign metastasizing leiomyoma (BML) involves rare pulmonary metastases from uterine smooth muscle tumors.
Patients typically present with lung nodules post-hysterectomy.

Observation:

A 29-year-old woman with an abnormal preoperative chest radiograph developed spontaneous bilateral pneumothoraces.
This occurred several years after undergoing a hysterectomy.

Findings:

The patient was diagnosed with benign metastasizing leiomyoma (BML).
This case is notable for the rare occurrence of BML with bilateral spontaneous pneumothoraces.

Implications:

This case expands the understanding of BML presentations, particularly its association with lung cysts and pneumothoraces.
Highlights the importance of considering BML in women with a history of uterine leiomyomas presenting with pulmonary symptoms.