A Rare Case of Endobronchial Metastasis of Uterine Leiomyosarcoma Presenting as Bilateral Spontaneous Pneumothorax

This case report describes a rare presentation of uterine leiomyosarcoma (LMS) with endobronchial metastasis (EBM) manifesting as bilateral pneumothorax. A 48-year-old woman with a history of uterine LMS and lung metastasis presented with dyspnea and was diagnosed with EBM obstructing the left upper lobe. Despite treatment, the patient experienced progressive respiratory failure and succumbed to the disease. This case highlights the aggressive nature of EBM in LMS and emphasizes the importance of considering this rare complication in patients with LMS and respiratory symptoms such as dyspnea and cough without hemoptysis.

Authors

Institutions

Publication Details

Journal
Cureus
Published
2025-10-31
DOI
https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.95837
Primary Topic
Tracheal and airway disorders
Type
article
Field-Weighted Citation Impact
0.00
Controls
|||
ALL TIME
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
JUL
AUG
SEP
OCT
article

A Rare Case of Endobronchial Metastasis of Uterine Leiomyosarcoma Presenting as Bilateral Spontaneous Pneumothorax

Jessica S Wang-Memoli, Jaytin Gupta, Ahmad Obeidat, Akanksha Girish et al.
Cureus
Tracheal and airway disorders
article

A Rare Case of Endobronchial Metastasis of Uterine Leiomyosarcoma Presenting as Bilateral Spontaneous Pneumothorax

Jessica S Wang-Memoli, Jaytin Gupta, Ahmad Obeidat, Akanksha Girish, IHAB H MASRI
article en

Abstract

This case report describes a rare presentation of uterine leiomyosarcoma (LMS) with endobronchial metastasis (EBM) manifesting as bilateral pneumothorax. A 48-year-old woman with a history of uterine LMS and lung metastasis presented with dyspnea and was diagnosed with EBM obstructing the left upper lobe. Despite treatment, the patient experienced progressive respiratory failure and succumbed to the disease. This case highlights the aggressive nature of EBM in LMS and emphasizes the importance of considering this rare complication in patients with LMS and respiratory symptoms such as dyspnea and cough without hemoptysis.

CureusVol. 17(10)
MedStar Washington Hospital Center (US), Washington University in St. Louis (US), Cornell University (US), Washington Hospital (US), Stamford Hospital (US), Presbyterian Hospital (US)
Openalex Percentile: Top 54%
Tracheal and airway disorders
AI Navigator

Ask Laika to Summarize, Analyze, and Connect papers live on the map.

Summarize Papers & Methodologies

Extract key findings, datasets, and comparative methods across publications.

Benchmark Rankings & Visual Analytics

Rank top research institutions, authors, funders, topics, and journals by Field-Weighted Citation Impact (FWCI) and paper volume with instant charts.

Connect Distant Disciplines

Bridge topological clusters on the map to find hidden collaborative intersections.

A Rare Case of Endobronchial Metastasis of Uterine Leiomyosarcoma Presenting as Bilateral Spontaneous Pneumothorax — Jessica S Wang-Memoli, Jaytin Gupta, et al. · Cureus (2025) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS