Malignant Transformation of Pulmonary Benign Metastasizing Leiomyoma
The Korean Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
; : 59-63, 2017.
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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.
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Main subject:
Leiomyoma
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Leiomyosarcoma
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Lung
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Lung Neoplasms
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Neoplasm Metastasis
Language:
En
Journal:
The Korean Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
Year:
2017
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