Leiomyosarcoma in leiomyomatosis of the small intestine.
Multiple leiomyomata of the small intestine are rare. We report one such case where a leiomyosarcoma had arisen from a leiomyoma in the small intestine 8 years after presentation. The possible origin of the leiomyomata is discussed and it is concluded that small intestinal leiomyomatosis should be regarded as a premalignant condition.
Gastrointestinal Laboratory, Rayne Institute, St Thomas' Hospital, London, UK.
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el-Omar
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Davies
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Gupta
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Ross
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Thompson
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007414:Intestinal Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology*; D018231:Leiomyomatosis / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology*; D007890:Leiomyosarcoma / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology*; D010502:Perineum; D010859:Pigmentation Disorders / Q000209:etiology; D013997:Time Factors