The topic Benign Leiomyoma of Uterus of Unknown Malignant Potential you are seeking is a synonym, or alternative name, or is closely related to the medical condition Benign Metastasizing Leiomyoma of Uterine Corpus.

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• Leiomyoma of Uterine Corpus is the most common tumor of the uterus in young and middle-aged adult women. A leiomyoma is a benign smooth muscle tumor that can develop anywhere in the body
• Benign Metastasizing Leiomyoma of Uterine Corpus is an uncommon condition that is associated with Uterine Corpus Leiomyoma. It is characterized by the presence of a benign, metastatic leiomyoma in the lung (or other sites) against a background of primary leiomyomas in the uterus. Even though it is called metastatic, these tumors are non-malignant
• This tumor is mostly observed in women who have a past history of uterus removal surgery for leiomyoma. Benign Metastasizing Leiomyoma of Uterine Corpus mostly affects the lungs, though other parts of the body, such as the skull and spine, can also be involved
• The tumors are generally painless and do not show any signs and symptoms in many cases. Some women may have pelvic pain and heavy bleeding during menstruation due to uterine tumors. Large tumors in the lungs can cause obstructive signs and symptoms due to compression of adjoining organ structures including coughing, blood in sputum, and breathing difficulties
• The treatment of choice for Benign Metastasizing Leiomyoma of Uterine Corpus is a surgical removal of the entire tumor(s). In most cases, the prognosis is good with early diagnosis and appropriate treatment

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