A rare case of intravenous leiomiomatosis with metastates to circulatory track- case report

Introduction: Intravenous leyomiomatosis (IVL) is an extremely rare type of uterine smooth muscle proliferation inside the lumen of vascular vessels. Despite its histologically benign nature, invasion of IVL inside cardiac vessels can lead to serious complications such as circulatory failure and, as the result, heart blockade.

Source: European Journal of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Biology - February 1, 2024 Category: OBGYN Authors: Kinga Ku śmierczuk, Piotr Andziak, Piotr Suwalski, Katarzyna Klimek, Anna Wasążnik-Jędras, Artur Jakimiuk Source Type: research