Diseases (Aug 2024)

Pulmonary Benign Metastasizing Leiomyoma in a Postmenopausal Woman: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

  • Aleksandra Piórek,
  • Adam Płużański,
  • Piotr Wiśniewski,
  • Sylwia Tabor,
  • Kinga Winiarczyk,
  • Magdalena Knetki-Wróblewska,
  • Dariusz M. Kowalski,
  • Maciej Krzakowski

DOI
https://doi.org/10.3390/diseases12080181
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 12, no. 8
p. 181

Abstract

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Pulmonary benign metastasizing leiomyoma (PBML) is a rare condition characterized by the spread of uterine leiomyomas to the lungs, typically observed in premenopausal women with a history of hysterectomy or myomectomy. This report presents a unique case of a postmenopausal woman, aged 65, that emphasizes the clinical, radiological, histologic, and immunohistochemical aspects of the disease. On presentation, the patient suffered from severe pain. On imaging, a sizable lung tumor was found. Histopathological examination and immunoprofiling confirmed PBML. The patient underwent various treatments, including surgery, radiation therapy, and hormonal therapy, illustrating the challenges in managing PBML. A literature review underscores the rarity of PBML and its diverse clinical manifestations. This study provides valuable insights into the complexities of PBML.

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