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Pedunculated pulmonary leiomyoma with large cyst formation
G Gotti1, M M Haid, P Paladini
1Institute of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, University of Siena, Italy.
The Annals of Thoracic Surgery
|November 1, 1993
Summary
A rare case of a single pulmonary leiomyoma with a giant cyst is presented. This finding is exceptional and may mimic other cystic lung diseases.
Area of Science:
- Pulmonology
- Pathology
- Oncology
Background:
- Pulmonary leiomyomas are rare benign tumors originating from smooth muscle tissue.
- Metastatic uterine fibroleiomyomas and fibroleiomyomatous hamartomas typically present as multiple pulmonary nodules.
- Single pulmonary leiomyoma with cyst formation is an exceptionally rare presentation.