Pulmonary Benign Metastasizing Leiomyoma in a Postmenopausal Woman: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
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.
Authors
- Aleksandra Piórek (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3635-1772)
- Adam Płużański (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3710-6445)
- Kinga Winiarczyk (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3872-0620)
- Sylwia Tabor (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4917-4269)
- Dariusz M. Kowalski (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9452-3229)
- Magdalena Knetki‐Wróblewska (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7603-099X)
- Maciej Jerzy Krzakowski (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3324-0900)
- Piotr Wiśniewski (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4807-5971)
Institutions
- Wojskowy Instytut Medycyny Lotniczej (PL)
- The Maria Sklodowska-Curie National Research Institute of Oncology (PL)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Diseases
- Published
- 2024-08-11
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3390/diseases12080181
- Citations
- 5
- Primary Topic
- Uterine Myomas and Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.91