Rectum leiomyoma in a 10-month-old female

Abstract:

An unexpected case of leiomyoma (LM) of the rectum in a 10-month-old female patient. The patient presented with a palpable mass and symptoms of intestinal obstruction, constipation and rectal discomfort. Rectal examination revealed a clearly visible mass. The treatment consisted of a surgical resection with wide margins. Pathology reported a leiomyoma. The patient was submitted to a careful clinical evaluation and a continuous follow up.

Año de publicación:

2003

Keywords:

• Rectal neoplasm
• rectum
• Leiomyoma

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