Abstract
Small-bowel leiomyoma is a rare tumour. The authors report a case complicated by severe bleeding. Esophagus-gastro-duodenal endoscopy was not decisive enough, while TC was the most reliable instrumental investigation. Because of dimensions basic than 10 cm, the presence of a pseudocapsule end the absence of cariokinetic figures, the histopathologic test supports the hypothesis that it was a benign disease. One year follow-up, negative for relapse, confirm that the lesion is benign.
Translated title of the contribution | Severe intestinal bleeding due to leiomyoma of the small bowel. A case report |
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Original language | Italian |
Pages (from-to) | 591-595 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Minerva Chirurgica |
Volume | 49 |
Issue number | 6 |
Publication status | Published - 1994 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery