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World J Obstet Gynecol. Feb 10, 2014; 3(1): 21-25
Published online Feb 10, 2014. doi: 10.5317/wjog.v3.i1.21
Published online Feb 10, 2014. doi: 10.5317/wjog.v3.i1.21
Metastasis to a uterine leiomyoma originating from lung cancer: A case report
Shakina Rauff, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, National University Hospital, Singapore 119074, Singapore
Joseph S Ng, Arunachalam Ilancheran, Division of Gynaecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, National University Hospital, Singapore 119074, Singapore
Author contributions: Rauff S wrote the main draft of the article and acquisition of figures; Ng JS and Ilancheran A were responsible for the editing and revision of the article and final approval of the version to be published; Rauff S and Ilancheran A performed the surgical operation; all authors were the attending doctors for the patient.
Correspondence to: Dr. Shakina Rauff, MBBS, MRCOG, MMed, FAMS, Associate Consultant, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, National University Hospital, 5 Lower Kent Ridge Road, Singapore 119074, Singapore. srauff1@gmail.com
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Received: September 29, 2013
Revised: October 24, 2013
Accepted: November 2, 2013
Published online: February 10, 2014
Processing time: 140 Days and 17.6 Hours
Revised: October 24, 2013
Accepted: November 2, 2013
Published online: February 10, 2014
Processing time: 140 Days and 17.6 Hours
Core Tip
Core tip: Our paper describes a rare occurrence of metastasis from a lung cancer to a uterine leiomyoma only without involvement of the endometrium, serosa or adnexae. This has not been reported in recent literature. We also describe the utility of immunohistochemistry in reaching a diagnosis which was essential in our patient who was asymptomatic-unlike those previously reported. The phenomenon of “tumour-to-tumour” metastasis, which not many gynaecologists have heard of, is also described in our report. The importance of knowing that the formation of metastasis to the female genital tract, although uncommon, is highlighted.