Real anal leiomyoma: a case report.
Leiomyoma of the rectum and anal canal is an unusual benign mesenchymal neoplasm that originates from smooth muscle cells. We describe the clinical presentation, MRI findings, and surgical treatment of a rare case of perianal leiomyoma confirmed by immunohistochemistry. We also report a review of the world's literature on the subject.
Servicio de Cirugía General, Hospital Universitario Reina Sofía, Córdoba, Spain. jaimealonsogomez@hotmail.com
Jaime
J
Alonso Gómez
Antonio
A
Membrives Obrero
David
D
Martínez Cecilia
Yamileth
Y
Rangel Mendoza
Alvaro
A
Arjona Sánchez
Jorge
J
Roldán de la Rúa
Amparo
A
Valverde Martínez
Antonio
A
Galán Cabezas
Sebastián
S
Rufián Peña
D001005:Anus Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000378:metabolism; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D007124:Immunoenzyme Techniques; D007889:Leiomyoma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000378:metabolism; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D019009:Proto-Oncogene Proteins c-kit / Q000378:metabolism
D019009:Proto-Oncogene Proteins c-kit