Spontaneous Regression of Metastatic Pulmonary Leiomyoma After Resection of Contralateral Metastatic Mass

Pulmonary benign metastatic leiomyoma is a rare entity with a debated pathogenesis. We report a case in which benign metastatic leiomyoma involving the lung had spontaneously regressed after debulking surgery. Although no adjuvant treatment was done, the remaining masses regressed significantly in t...

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Veröffentlicht in:The Annals of thoracic surgery 2012-11, Vol.94 (5), p.e119-e120
Hauptverfasser: Kim, Eung Re, MD, Han, Kook Nam, MD
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:Pulmonary benign metastatic leiomyoma is a rare entity with a debated pathogenesis. We report a case in which benign metastatic leiomyoma involving the lung had spontaneously regressed after debulking surgery. Although no adjuvant treatment was done, the remaining masses regressed significantly in the 1-year follow-up image.
ISSN:0003-4975
1552-6259
DOI:10.1016/j.athoracsur.2012.04.124