Korean J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg.  2017 Feb;50(1):59-63. 10.5090/kjtcs.2017.50.1.59.

Malignant Transformation of Pulmonary Benign Metastasizing Leiomyoma

Affiliations
  • 1Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Keimyung University Dongsan Medical Center, Keimyung University School of Medicine, Korea. dongyoonkeum@gmail.com
  • 2Department of Pathology, Keimyung University Dongsan Medical Center, Keimyung University School of Medicine, Korea.

Abstract

Pulmonary benign metastasizing leiomyoma (PBML) is defined as metastasis of a leiomyoma to lung tissue. It was first reported in 1937. P BML is known as a benign disease, but can undergo malignant transformation. Only 1 case of the malignant transformation of PBML to leiomyosarcoma has been reported previously. In this report, we present a case of malignant transformation of PBML.

Keyword

Leiomyoma; Leiomyosarcoma; Lung neoplasms

MeSH Terms

Leiomyoma*
Leiomyosarcoma
Lung
Lung Neoplasms
Neoplasm Metastasis
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