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Colon Leiomyoma

Known as: Colonic Leiomyoma, Leiomyoma of Colon, Leiomyoma of the Colon 
A well-circumscribed benign smooth muscle neoplasm arising from the colon. It is characterized by the presence of spindle cells with cigar-shaped… 
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2016
2016
Mesenchymal tumors (MT) of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract are relatively common conditions, the majority being gastrointestinal… 
2011
2011
Although leiomyomas of the stomach or small intestine are relatively common, those of the colon or rectum are rare. Several cases… 
2004
2004
Gastrointestinal leiomyomas are commonly found in the stomach, and but 3% of them arises from the colon. Colonic leiomyomas are… 
2000
2000
We report a rare case of endoscopic removal of colonic pedunculated leiomyoma with an aid of endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS). A… 
1996
1996
The authors report a case of colon leiomyoma revealed by spontaneous hemoperitoneum. This a rare case in which we do not have a… 
Review
1990
Review
1990
Leiomyomas of the intestine are rarely found in the pediatric population. The authors' review of the literature revealed only… 
1971
1971
SummaryA case of leiomyoma of the colon in a 31-year-old man is reported. Pain and the appearance of a lump were the main…