Abstract
Introduction
Leiomyoma is the most common tumor in the uterus. A spectrum of histologic variants have been noted, however, metaplasia in the leiomyoma is a rare phenomenon. Adipose metaplasia being most commonly reported. Cartilaginous metaplasia in leiomyoma is very rare.
Materials and methods
We report first case of pure cartilaginous metaplasia in a uterine leiomyoma.
Conclusion
Cartilaginous areas although rare, may appear in uterine leiomyoma.
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Kotru, M., Gupta, R., Aggarwal, S. et al. Cartilaginous metaplasia in uterine leiomyoma. Arch Gynecol Obstet 280, 671–673 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00404-009-0970-y
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