A case of lymphangioleiomyomatosis originated in the pelvic cavity.
10.3802/jgo.2008.19.3.195
- Author:
Jung Mi HAN
1
;
Kyung Hee LEE
;
Sung Joo KIM
;
Chae Chun RHIM
;
Young Han PARK
;
Jung Bae KANG
;
Sun Young JEON
Author Information
1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hallym University Medical College, Anyang, Korea. icastle@hallym.or.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Lymphangioleiomyomatosis;
Pelvis;
Uterus
- MeSH:
Female;
Humans;
Lung;
Lymphangioleiomyomatosis;
Pelvis;
Rare Diseases;
Uterus
- From:Journal of Gynecologic Oncology
2008;19(3):195-198
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Lymphangioleiomyomatosis is a rare disease that is characterized by proliferation of abnormal smooth muscle-like cells, especially that which occurs in the pulmonary parenchyme. It primarily affects women of child-bearing age. The majority of primary lymphangioleiomyomatosis occurs in the lung, but there are a few reports of extrapulmonary cases. We experienced a rare case of lymphangioleiomyomatosis which originated in the pelvic cavity (in the posterior portion of the uterus), and report with brief review of literatures.
