Cartilaginous metaplasia in uterine leiomyoma

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.