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Multiple Cutaneous and Uterine Leiomyomatosis with Renal Involvement: Report of a Rare Association.

Authors :
Gupta, Gunjan
Sudan, Rahul
Mushtaq, Sabha
Source :
Indian Journal of Dermatology. Jan/Feb2018, Vol. 63 Issue 1, p73-75. 3p.
Publication Year :
2018

Abstract

Cutaneous leiomyomas (CLs) are uncommon benign smooth muscle tumours characterised by solitary or multiple painful nodules. Based on origin, three types are recognised, namely piloleiomyoma, dartoic leiomyoma, and angioleiomyoma, with piloleiomyomas being the commonest one. Reed's syndrome also known as multiple cutaneous and uterine leiomyomatosis (MCULs) is characterised by CLs in men and CLs and uterine fibroids in women. Association of Reed's syndrome with renal cell carcinoma is labelled as hereditary leiomyomatosis and renal cell carcinoma (HLRCC). Both MCUL and HLRCC are caused by a heterozygous mutation in the fumarate hydratase gene. Besides renal cell carcinoma, there were extremely rare reports of association of MCUL with benign renal lesions. We report a case of a 55-year-old female with segmental tender papulonodular lesions suggestive of leiomyoma associated with uterine leiomyomas and unilateral renal cyst. The case is reported here for its rarity and uncommon association with asymptomatic benign renal cyst. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00195154
Volume :
63
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Indian Journal of Dermatology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
127988157
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.4103/ijd.IJD_355_17