Primary leiomyoma of the lung: an exceptional localization

Leiomyoma is a benign smooth muscle tumor usually encountered in the uterus. Primary pulmonary localization is extremely rare in adults and children. However, it must be included in the differential diagnosis of any nodular lung lesion. Its treatment is surgical, with good long-term results. Here, w...

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Published in:	Asian cardiovascular & thoracic annals Vol. 24; no. 4; pp. 393 - 396
Main Authors:	Zidane, Abdelfettah, Elktaibi, Abderahim, Benjelloun, Amine, Arsalane, Adil, Afandi, Oussama, Bouchentouf, Rachid
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	London, England SAGE Publications 01-05-2016
Subjects:	Adult Biopsy Humans Leiomyoma - diagnostic imaging Leiomyoma - pathology Leiomyoma - surgery Lung Neoplasms - diagnostic imaging Lung Neoplasms - pathology Lung Neoplasms - surgery Magnetic Resonance Imaging Male Pneumonectomy Tomography, X-Ray Computed Treatment Outcome Leiomyoma Diagnosis differential Lung neoplasms
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Summary:	Leiomyoma is a benign smooth muscle tumor usually encountered in the uterus. Primary pulmonary localization is extremely rare in adults and children. However, it must be included in the differential diagnosis of any nodular lung lesion. Its treatment is surgical, with good long-term results. Here, we report a case of leiomyoma of lung parenchyma diagnosed in a 26-year-old man.
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ISSN:	0218-4923 1816-5370
DOI:	10.1177/0218492316638608