Recurrent Pneumothoraces in a Patient With Pulmonary Benign Metastasizing Leiomyoma.
CONCLUSION: BML should be considered in women with a history of leiomyomata who develop pneumothoraces resulting from peripheral pulmonary nodules. A standardized treatment regimen has yet to be established, and therapy plans require a multidisciplinary approach, involving gynecology, cardiothoracic surgery, and pulmonology.
PMID: 29026364 [PubMed]
Source: Ochsner Journal - Category: General Medicine Tags: Ochsner J Source Type: research
More News: Cancer & Oncology | Cardiology | General Medicine | Heart | Leiomyoma | Pneumothorax | Rare Diseases | Women