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Deep leiomyoma

MedGen UID:
234195
•Concept ID:
C1333266
•
Neoplastic Process
Synonyms: Deep Leiomyoma; deep leiomyoma
 
Monarch Initiative: MONDO:0003289

Definition

A rare benign smooth muscle neoplasm arising from deep tissue. It is characterized by the presence of spindle cells with cigar-shaped nuclei, interlacing fascicles, and a whorled pattern. [from NCI]

Term Hierarchy

CClinical test,  RResearch test,  OOMIM,  GGeneReviews,  VClinVar  
  • CROGVDeep leiomyoma

Professional guidelines

PubMed

Modern view on the diagnostics and treatment of adenomyosis.
Moldassarina RS
Arch Gynecol Obstet 2023 Jul;308(1):171-181. Epub 2023 Apr 15 doi: 10.1007/s00404-023-06982-1. PMID: 37060397
AGA Clinical Practice Update on Management of Subepithelial Lesions Encountered During Routine Endoscopy: Expert Review.
Sharzehi K, Sethi A, Savides T
Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol 2022 Nov;20(11):2435-2443.e4. Epub 2022 Jul 13 doi: 10.1016/j.cgh.2022.05.054. PMID: 35842117
Robotic Management of Fibroids: Discussion of Use, Criteria and Advantages.
Gkegkes ID, Iatrakis G, Iavazzo PE, Bakalianou K, Iavazzo C
Acta Medica (Hradec Kralove) 2020;63(2):63-66. doi: 10.14712/18059694.2020.18. PMID: 32771070

Recent clinical studies

Etiology

Superficial leiomyomas of the gastrointestinal tract with interstitial cells of Cajal.
Janevska V, Qerimi A, Basheska N, Stojkova E, Janevski V, Jovanovic R, Zhivadinovik J, Spasevska L
Int J Clin Exp Pathol 2015;8(12):15977-84. Epub 2015 Dec 1 PMID: 26884872Free PMC Article

Diagnosis

A bizarre giant leiomyoma.
Tueche SG, Trono M, Guiramand J, Cesari J
Ann Med Interne (Paris) 2001 Mar;152(2):137-8. PMID: 11357051

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