Uterine leiomyomas and metastases: description of a case
Leiomyomas predominate among benign nonepithelial tumors of the corpus uteri. According to the data available in the literature, they occur in 25% of women above 35 years of age and constitute 33% of all gynecological diseases. Leimyoma is commonly an asymptomatic tumor and detectable in most cases...
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| Summary: | Leiomyomas predominate among benign nonepithelial tumors of the corpus uteri. According to the data available in the literature, they occur in 25% of women above 35 years of age and constitute 33% of all gynecological diseases. Leimyoma is commonly an asymptomatic tumor and detectable in most cases at routine gynecological examinations. However, some forms of leiomyomas have a definite metastatic potential and, despite its benign morphological signs, may metastasize to the lung. Fatal cases resulting from tumor spread along the postcava to the right atrium are described. |
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| Item Description: | 1994-4098 1999-8627 10.17650/1994-4098-2010-0-2-68-70 |