Rectum leiomyoma in a 10-month-old female.
An unexpected case of leiomyoma (LM) of the rectum in a 10-month-old female patient. The patient presented with a palpable mass and symptoms of intestinal obstruction, constipation and rectal discomfort. Rectal examination revealed a clearly visible mass. The treatment consisted of a surgical resection with wide margins. Pathology reported a leiomyoma. The patient was submitted to a careful clinical evaluation and a continuous follow up.
Institute of Digestive Diseases, Esperanza Foundation, P.O. Box: 09-04-905 Guayaquil, Ecuador. ngomez@gye.satnet.net
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Gómez
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Cozzarelli
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Alvarez
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Fabre
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Vargas
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Zapatier
D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007889:Leiomyoma / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D012004:Rectal Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*