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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Main Authors: T. I. Zakharova, Yu. G. Payanidi, K. I. Zhordania, N. I. Lazareva, E. V. Korzhevskaya
Format: Article
Language:Russian
Published: ABV-press 2014-08-01
Series:Опухоли женской репродуктивной системы
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Online Access:https://ojrs.abvpress.ru/ojrs/article/view/233
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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.
ISSN:1994-4098
1999-8627