Abstract
Introduction:
Intravenous leiomyomatosis (IVL) is rare and it is characterized by intravascular nodular masses of histologically benign smooth muscle that may extend variable distances. Although histologically benign, IVL might be malignant in its mode of behavior.
Case report and discussion:
A case of IVL is reported with emphasis on immunohistochemical analysis and recent literature.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Diagnosis, Differential
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Female
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Humans
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Immunohistochemistry
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Leiomyomatosis / diagnosis*
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Leiomyomatosis / pathology
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Leiomyomatosis / surgery
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Metrorrhagia / etiology
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Myometrium / pathology*
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Uterine Neoplasms / diagnosis*
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Uterine Neoplasms / pathology
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Uterine Neoplasms / surgery
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Vascular Neoplasms / diagnosis*
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Vascular Neoplasms / pathology
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Vascular Neoplasms / surgery
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Veins / pathology*