Mesenteric leiomyoma in infancy
Henrique Pavan, Marcos Frata Rihl, Sergio Luiz Oliveira de FreitasJournal of Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons 2017 22(3):173-175A 10-year-old female presented with a palpable mass occupying the entire abdomen. Computerized tomography scan showed a large expansive lesion measuring 22 cm × 20 cm × 13 cm. The mass was resected and the diagnosis of leiomyoma was made from immunehistochemical findings. Mesenteric leiomyoma is an uncommon tumor among gastrointestinal stromal tumors.
Source: Journal of Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons - Category: Surgery Authors: Henrique Pavan Marcos Frata Rihl Sergio Luiz Oliveira de Freitas Source Type: research
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