Multiple Cutaneous and Uterine Leiomyomas Associated with Gastric Gist

Abstract

French

Background:

There are a number of reports documenting familial cases of leiomyomatosis cutis associated with uterine leiomyomata. However, to our knowledge, the association of gastrointestinal stromal tumour (GIST) with this entity has not as yet been reported. We report an interesting case of cutaneous leiomyomatosis, metachronous uterine leiomyomata, and a gastric GIST in a 43-year-old woman.

Observation:

The patient had previously undergone two separate uterine myomectomies at ages 25 and 26 years, respectively, followed by a hysterectomy at 27 years. At 36 years she underwent partial gastrectomy for excision of GIST and this was followed by the development of extensive, symptomatic cutaneous leiomyomata at 43 years. In the report, we have documented histological, immunohistochemical and clinical observations and furthermore report on the therapeutic measures undertaken.

Conclusion:

We report an interesting association of cutaneous leiomyomatosis, uterine leiomyomas and GIST.

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