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Benign metastasizing leiomyoma.

T R Winkler, L H Burr, C L Robinson

    The Annals of Thoracic Surgery
    |January 1, 1987
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Benign metastasizing leiomyofibroma is a rare cause of lung nodules in young women. Early diagnosis and surgical treatment can lead to long-term remission, as seen in two reviewed cases.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gynecologic Oncology
    • Thoracic Surgery
    • Pathology

    Background:

    • Benign metastasizing leiomyofibroma (BML) is a rare condition characterized by smooth muscle tumors that spread to distant sites, most commonly the lungs.
    • It is often misdiagnosed due to its rarity and varied presentation, posing a diagnostic challenge, particularly in premenopausal women.

    Observation:

    • This report reviews two cases of BML in young women presenting with multiple pulmonary nodules.
    • Both patients underwent surgical resection (staged thoracotomies) for diagnosis and treatment of their lung lesions.

    Findings:

    • The histological diagnosis confirmed benign metastasizing leiomyofibroma in both cases.
    • Following surgical intervention, both patients remained disease-free with no evidence of recurrence over a six-year follow-up period.

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    Implications:

    • BML should be considered in the differential diagnosis of young women with unexplained multiple lung nodules.
    • Aggressive surgical management, when feasible, may offer a favorable prognosis and long-term disease control for BML.
    • Further research into the pathogenesis and optimal management strategies for BML is warranted.