Rectal Leiomyoma

Known as: Leiomyoma of Rectum, Leiomyoma of the Rectum

A well-circumscribed benign smooth muscle neoplasm arising from the rectum. It is characterized by the presence of spindle cells with cigar-shaped…

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2015

The present study reports the case of a patient with a rectal submucosal tumor (leiomyoma) that was resected transvaginally. A 51…

2009

We present two rare cases of rectal leiomyoma originating in muscularis mucosae. The lesions were incidentally discovered in a 58…

2000

TO THE EDITOR: Lactoferrin (LF) is produced in significant quantity at mucosal surfaces. It plays a key role in bacteriostatic…

1999

Although leiomyomas of the stomach or small intestine are relatively common, those of the colon or rectum are rare.1-4 Several…

1997

The Authors report a case of recurrent leiomyoma of the rectum treated by Transanal Endoscopic Microsurgery (T.E.M.). Leiomyoma…

1995

Abstract A 35 year old man visiting a hospital for his annual check‐up in August 1992 was found to have a large rectal tumour on…

1989

The authros report experience with three patients with leiomyomas of the rectum between the years 1979 and 1987. Since Malassez's…

1985

Rectal leiomyoma is a rare disease. In Japan, only 77 cases were reported before 1984. A study was carried out by compiling…

1976

1965

SummaryMalignant leiomyoma of the rectum is a rare lesion and is an infrequent cause of rectal bleeding. A case of malignant…