Leiomyosarcoma of the transverse colon. Report of a case with discussion.
Leiomyosarcoma of the transverse colon is uncommon. A case report involving a 68-year-old man is presented. Included is a discussion of the characteristics of this rare entity based upon a review of the literature. The potential role of colonoscopy and indium-111 antimyosin in the diagnosis of this tumor is addressed.
Nuessle
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Department of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Quain and Ramstad Clinic, Bismarck, North Dakota 58501.
Magill
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D000368:Aged; D000911:Antibodies, Monoclonal; D003110:Colonic Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D003113:Colonoscopy; D006801:Humans; D007205:Indium Radioisotopes; D007890:Leiomyosarcoma / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D009218:Myosins; D009942:Organometallic Compounds
D000911:Antibodies, Monoclonal; D007205:Indium Radioisotopes; D009942:Organometallic Compounds; C058899:imciromab pentetate; D009218:Myosins