Journal of Yeungnam Medical Science

A Case of Lymphangioleiomyomatosis in Lung.: Jung Eun Park, Hyun Jung Kim, Dae Hyung Woo, Yung Ha Ryu, Kwan Ho Lee, Jin Hong Chung, Kyeong Cheol Shin; Yeungnam Univ J Med. 2010;27(1):63-68. Published online June 30, 2010; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12701/yujm.2010.27.1.63

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Abstract PDF: Lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM) is a rare, cystic lung disease that is associated with mutation in the tuberous sclerosis genes, renal angiomyolipomas, lymphatic spread and a remarkable female gender predilection. The pathology of LAM is represented by the proliferation of immature smooth muscle cells in the walls of airways, and venules and lymphatic vessels in the lung. The clinical course of LAM is characterized by progressive dyspnea on exertion, recurrent pneumothorax and collections of chylous fluid. The diagnosis of pulmonary LAM can be made on chest X-ray, a high-resolution CT scan and lung biopsy. We experienced a case of pulmonary lymphangioleiomyomatosis in a 28-years-old female patient who had suffered from progressive dyspnea on exertion, so we report on it along with a brief review of the relevant literature.

Angioleiomyoma of the Nasal Septum: A Case Report.: Joon Hyuk Choi, Jun Mo Kim, Yong Dae Kim; Yeungnam Univ J Med. 2008;25(2):154-159. Published online December 31, 2008; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12701/yujm.2008.25.2.154

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Angioleiomyoma of the sinonasal tract is a rare benign tumor. We report a case of angioleiomyoma of the nasal septum in a 51-year-old woman who complained of frequent epistaxis for 3 months. Surgicalexcision was performed. The excised specimen was 0.7 x 0.5 x 0.4 cm in size, well circumscribed, grayish white, rubbery, and soft. Histological examination showed thick-walled blood vessels and smooth muscle cell proliferation. No nuclear atypia or mitoses were present.

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A Case of Leiomyoma of The Lateral Vaginal Wall.: Sung Chul Park, Doo Jin Lee, Sung Ho Lee, Yoon Ki Park; Yeungnam Univ J Med. 2008;25(2):124-127. Published online December 31, 2008; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12701/yujm.2008.25.2.124

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Abstract PDF: Leiomyomas are common in the myometrial layer of the uterus, though they are rarely found in other reproductive organs. Leiomyomas are benign, hormone-sensitive smooth muscle tumors. They develop during the reproductive years and regress after menopause. Preoperative diagnosis is difficult to make. We present a case of a 54-year-old woman with a vaginal wall tumor. The management in this case included surgical excision. Histologic examination definitively confirmed the diagnosis of a vaginal leiomyoma. We report the details of this case along with a brief review of the literature.

Two Cases of Intravenous Leiomyomatosis of the Uterus.: Jin Hee Kim, Min Whan Koh; Yeungnam Univ J Med. 2006;23(2):213-220. Published online December 31, 2006; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12701/yujm.2006.23.2.213

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Abstract PDF: Intravenous leiomyomatosis of the uterus is a rare tumor that presents with benign histological features. It is characterized by intravenous proliferation of smooth muscle cells originating from the uterus that sometimes extends to the inferior vena cava and the right heart. It may spread elsewhere, usually to the lung. The first case of intravenous leiomyomatosis was described in 1896 by Birsh-Hirshfeld,1) and only a few cases have been reported since then. Its pathogenesis and optimal treatment have not yet been established. We report a case of metastasizing leiomyomatosis found to have multiple nodular densities in both lower lung fields seven months after myomectomy. In another case the leiomyomatosis was confined to the pelvis after a laparoscopy assisted vaginal hysterectomy, the patient is alive without evidence of disease. Here we provide a detailed report of two cases of intravenous leiomyomatosis of the uterus with a brief review of the literature.

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