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Immunohistochemistry of vascular changes in leuprolide acetate-treated leiomyomas

Authors :
Rita I. Demopoulos
Deborah Gahr
Michael Wild
Khush Mittal
Augusto F. Mesia
Source :
American journal of obstetrics and gynecology. 176(5)
Publication Year :
1997

Abstract

We report two cases of leuprolide acetate-treated leiomyomas with striking vascular changes and histologic features of vasculitis and atherosclerosis. These changes may cause ischemic damage if they occur in other organs. We describe the histologic findings and discuss their clinical implications.

Details

ISSN :
00029378
Volume :
176
Issue :
5
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....eb5deb2ac74b4dbbec48047e161bcc84