Calcified leiomyoma of the deltoid: pathophysiology and imaging review
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DOI: 10.1007/s00256-018-3053-y
Abstract: Leiomyomas are benign tumors of smooth muscle cells. Leiomyomas of somatic soft tissue are a specific class of leiomyoma believed to arise from the smooth muscle cells found in the walls of blood vessels and… read more here.
Keywords: soft tissue; somatic soft; leiomyoma deltoid; calcified leiomyoma ... See more keywords
CYP24A1 expression analysis in uterine leiomyoma regarding MED12 mutation profile
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DOI: 10.1007/s00404-020-05825-7
Abstract: Uterine leiomyoma (ULM) is the most common gynecological tumor. Recent studies have revealed the role of hypovitaminosis D as a major risk factor in the disease development. CYP24A, a mitochondrial enzyme that catalyzes the degradation… read more here.
Keywords: mutation profile; med12 mutation; expression; uterine leiomyoma ... See more keywords
Simvastatin ameliorates altered mechanotransduction in uterine leiomyoma cells.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2020.05.012
Abstract: BACKGROUND Uterine leiomyomas, the most common tumors of the female reproductive system, feature excessive deposition of disordered stiff extracellular matrix (ECM) and fundamentally altered mechanical signaling pathways . Specifically, these alterations impact the normal dynamic… read more here.
Keywords: leiomyoma cells; altered mechanotransduction; simvastatin; mechanical signaling ... See more keywords
Recurrence of urethral leiomyoma: A case report
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DOI: 10.1016/j.eucr.2019.100968
Abstract: Urethral leiomyoma is an infrequent benign tumor. Much more infrequent is recurrence. It has been described in exceptional cases. We report a rare case of a 46 year old woman who had a surgery for… read more here.
Keywords: recurrence urethral; case; report; leiomyoma ... See more keywords
The largest adrenal leiomyoma: A case report and literature review
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DOI: 10.1016/j.eucr.2019.101106
Abstract: Leiomyoma is a benign tumor of smooth muscle origin. Primary leiomyoma of the adrenal gland is very rare. Adrenal tumors are often diagnosed during the ultrasound or computerized tomography (CT) study as incidentaloma. According to… read more here.
Keywords: adrenal leiomyoma; report; largest adrenal; leiomyoma ... See more keywords
A large bladder leiomyoma
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DOI: 10.1016/j.eucr.2020.101211
Abstract: Introduction Bladder leiomyoma is a rare, benign tumor of the bladder. We present the first large endovesical leiomyoma case report in Indonesia and the largest bladder leiomyoma without any post-operation symptoms. Case presentation A 42-year-old… read more here.
Keywords: bladder leiomyoma; large bladder; bladder; histopathology ... See more keywords
Simvastatin, at clinically relevant concentrations, affects human uterine leiomyoma growth and extracellular matrix production.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2018.07.024
Abstract: OBJECTIVE To observe the antifibroid effects of therapeutic concentrations of simvastatin, which interferes with cholesterol biosynthesis, a known precursor of five major classes of steroid hormones, including progesterone and estrogen, which play a major role… read more here.
Keywords: leiomyoma cells; production; simvastatin; extracellular matrix ... See more keywords
Ulipristal acetate decreases active TGF-β3 and its canonical signaling in uterine leiomyoma via two novel mechanisms.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2018.12.026
Abstract: OBJECTIVE To characterize the effect of ulipristal acetate (UPA) treatment on transforming growth factor (TGF) canonical and noncanonical signaling pathways in uterine leiomyoma tissue and cells. UPA decreased extracellular matrix in surgical specimens; we characterize… read more here.
Keywords: active tgf; canonical signaling; tgf canonical; ulipristal acetate ... See more keywords
An effective method using laparoscopy in treatment of upper vaginal leiomyoma.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2020.03.026
Abstract: OBJECTIVE To introduce an effective approach using laparoscopy in the treatment of upper vaginal leiomyoma. DESIGN Step-by-step video explanation of the surgical procedure with still pictures and surgical video clips to demonstrate the detailed technique,… read more here.
Keywords: upper vaginal; vaginal leiomyoma; using laparoscopy; treatment upper ... See more keywords
Thoracoscopic enucleation in the left decubitus position for leiomyoma of the upper thoracic esophagus: Utility of preoperative diagnosis applying endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2017.03.007
Abstract: Highlights • We report a case of esophageal leiomyoma enucleated by thoracoscopic procedures.• Preoperative EUS-FNA is useful to decide the operative procedure.• Preoperative EUS-FNA does not adversely influence subsequent enucleation.• Precise preoperative diagnosis is necessary… read more here.
Keywords: thoracoscopic enucleation; leiomyoma; preoperative diagnosis;
2979 Laparoscopic Removal of Parasitic Leiomyomas
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jmig.2019.09.114
Abstract: Video Objective The objective of this video is to describe the presentation, diagnosis and surgical approach to parasitic leiomyoma. We describe a case report of a postmenopausal patient who presented with incidental adnexal masses, underwent… read more here.
Keywords: parasitic leiomyoma; diagnosis; parasitic leiomyomas; removal parasitic ... See more keywords