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A Rare Case of Endobronchial Metastasis of Uterine Leiomyosarcoma Presenting as Bilateral Spontaneous Pneumothorax

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This case report describes a rare presentation of uterine leiomyosarcoma (LMS) with endobronchial metastasis (EBM) manifesting as bilateral pneumothorax. A 48-year-old woman with a history of uterine LMS and lung metastasis presented with dyspnea and was diagnosed with EBM obstructing the left upper lobe. Despite treatment, the patient experienced progressive respiratory failure and succumbed to the disease. This case highlights the aggressive nature of EBM in LMS and emphasizes the importance of considering this rare complication in patients with LMS and respiratory symptoms such as dyspnea and cough without hemoptysis.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.95837

Authors: Jaytin Gupta, Akanksha Girish, Ihab Masri, Jessica S Wang-Memoli, Ahmad Obeidat

Institutions: Weill Cornell Medical Center, Stamford Hospital, MedStar Washington Hospital Center, Washington University in St. Louis

Language: English

Topic: Metastasis and carcinoma case studies

Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4415748681