[Primary pulmonary leiomyoma. Presentation of 3 cases]

Rev Clin Esp. 1992 Jun;191(2):80-2.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

Pulmonary leiomyoma is a benign tumor of mesodermal origin, very rare of which only three cases have been described on the Spanish scientific literature. We present our experience with three new cases and discuss the clinical and therapeutic characteristics of these neoplasms according to their topographical localization. We insist on the need of a gynecological revision when females are affected, because its possible association with uterine tumors.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Leiomyoma* / pathology
  • Leiomyoma* / surgery
  • Lung / pathology
  • Lung Neoplasms* / pathology
  • Lung Neoplasms* / surgery
  • Male
  • Middle Aged