Leiomyoma of Jejunum-A Rare Cause of Acute Abdomen
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2014, Vol 2, Issue 4
Abstract
Leiomyomas are benign smooth muscle neoplasm. Commonest site for leiomyomas is uterus. Small intestinal leiomyomas are rare. Only 3%-6% of gastrointestinal tumors arise from small bowel. Leiomyomas of small bowel are mostly asymptomatic and found incidentally at surgery or autopsy. We report a case of benign jejunal leiomyoma presented as acute abdomen surgical emergency.
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Dr Sheela Chaudhari
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