Multiple pulmonary leiomyomatous nodules: benign metastasing leiomyoma?

Citation
F. Barlesi et al., Multiple pulmonary leiomyomatous nodules: benign metastasing leiomyoma?, REV MAL RES, 18(4), 2001, pp. 440-442
Citations number
13
Categorie Soggetti
Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems
Journal title
REVUE DES MALADIES RESPIRATOIRES
ISSN journal
07618425 → ACNP
Volume
18
Issue
4
Year of publication
2001
Part
1
Pages
440 - 442
Database
ISI
SICI code
0761-8425(200109)18:4<440:MPLNBM>2.0.ZU;2-2
Abstract
Pulmonary smooth muscle lesions are rare explaining their imperfect underst anding. Two cases of multiple pulmonary leiomyomatous lesions in patients w ho previously underwent surgery for benign uterine leiomyoma are reported. Literature was reviewed to know if the controversial question of benign met astasising leiomyomas could be resolved Therapeutic possibilities of this p athology are also discussed.