A Solitary Intestinal Myofibroma: A Rare Cause of Neonatal Anemia

We present an unusual case of a solitary myofibroma with abdominal localization in a 1-day-old female neonate who presented with severe anemia and rectal bleeding. A bleeding myofibroma was found, located in the wall of the jejunum, and totally resected. In case of a solitary lesion, treatment is relatively easy and effective, with excellent prognosis after total resection. The multiple form (myofibromatosis) has a poor prognosis with low survival rates. We therefore recommend total body MRI for all patients diagnosed with myofibroma to rule out other lesions.Case Rep Oncol 2017;10:890 –896
Source: Case Reports in Oncology - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research