Intravenous leiomyoma of the uterus extending to the pulmonary artery: A case report

BACKGROUND: Uterine intravenous leiomyomatosis is defined as leiomyoma tissue invading the vein outside the leiomyoma. Reports of extension to the right pulmonary artery are relatively rare. CASE SUMMARY: We describe a 31-year-old woman with a benign leiomyoma that extended into the right ventricular lumen, causing mechanical obstruction and corresponding clinical symptoms. Tumors located in the pulmonary artery can cause pulmonary artery obstruction. After diagnosis, surgical treatment should be performed as soon as possible. CONCLUSION: In this case, the uterine leiomyoma extended to the right pulmonary system, which is clinically rare.