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Pulmonary leiomyoma--a case report

H C Paik1, D Y Lee, K M Bae

  • 1Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.

Yonsei Medical Journal
|December 1, 1993
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A rare benign lung tumor, pulmonary leiomyoma, was diagnosed in a 56-year-old female patient presenting with cough. Surgical removal confirmed the tumor

Area of Science:

  • Pulmonology
  • Surgical Oncology
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Lung masses require accurate diagnosis to differentiate between benign and malignant conditions.
  • Pulmonary leiomyomas are rare benign neoplasms originating from smooth muscle tissue within the lung.

Observation:

  • A 56-year-old female presented with persistent cough and sputum, leading to the discovery of a right upper lobe lung mass.
  • The mass showed slight growth over a 6-month period.
  • Preoperative assessments indicated a benign nature of the tumor.

Findings:

  • A thoracoscopic right upper lobectomy was successfully performed.
  • Histological examination post-surgery confirmed the diagnosis of pulmonary leiomyoma.
  • This case highlights a rare instance of a benign lung tumor.

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Implications:

  • Accurate preoperative evaluation is crucial for managing lung masses.
  • Surgical resection is an effective treatment for symptomatic benign lung tumors like leiomyomas.
  • Increased awareness of rare pulmonary neoplasms can aid in diagnosis and patient management.