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Uterine leiomyomas with retroperitoneal lymph node involvement.

J F Barter1, C Szpak, W T Creasman

  • 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC.

Southern Medical Journal
|October 1, 1987
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Benign metastasizing leiomyoma (BML) can involve pelvic lymph nodes. This case highlights successful long-term disease control with multimodal therapy after hysterectomy.

Area of Science:

  • Gynecologic Oncology
  • Pathology
  • Reproductive Medicine

Background:

  • Benign metastasizing leiomyoma (BML) is a rare condition characterized by smooth muscle tumors resembling uterine leiomyomas that metastasize to extragenital sites.
  • Pelvic lymph node involvement is an uncommon presentation of BML, posing diagnostic and therapeutic challenges.

Observation:

  • A case of BML involving pelvic lymph nodes was identified during hysterectomy for presumed uterine leiomyomas.
  • The patient presented with uterine leiomyomas, and subsequent examination revealed metastatic leiomyoma in pelvic lymph nodes.

Findings:

  • Postoperative adjunctive therapy, including a combination of methotrexate, actinomycin D, chlorambucil, and irradiation, was administered.
  • The patient achieved no evidence of disease recurrence 11 years following treatment, indicating durable remission.

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Implications:

  • This case underscores the importance of considering BML in the differential diagnosis of pelvic masses, even in the absence of typical malignant features.
  • Multimodal treatment strategies can lead to long-term disease control in patients with benign metastasizing leiomyoma.
  • Further research into the optimal management and long-term outcomes of BML is warranted.