Choroidal leiomyoma of vascular origin

A 38-year-old female patient was admitted for serious retinal detachment. Clinical examination revealed detachment in the lower half of the retina, with a suspect hemispherical tumorous formation. Echography did not positively demonstrate the presence of tumor. Vitrectomy was performed and a tumor fragment was taken for histologic analysis. The finding indicated the presence of leiomyoma choroideae, a very rare and benign smooth muscle tumor.