Cartilaginous metaplasia in uterine leiomyoma.

摘要

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.