A Giant Mesenteric Leiomyoma: A Case Report and Literature Review*

Author:ZHONG Qing-lian, YAN Wen, HUANG Jian, et al.

affiliation:Department of Gastroenterology, the Affiliated Futian Hospital, Guangdong Medical College, Shenzhen 518033, Guangdong Province, China

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Abstract

Objective To review the experience in the diagnosis and treatment of mesenteric leiomyoma and analyze the clinical characteristics. Methods A case of a giant mesenteric leiomyoma in a male was reported. The medical records were analyzed retrospectively and the literature was reviewed. Results A giant benign mesenteric leiomyoma is extremely rare. It is easy to misdiagnose for lack specific clinical manifestation. The diagnosis of leiomyoma depends on histological and immunohistochemical examinations. Conclusion Surgical treatment is the first choice for mesenteric leiomyoma. Close follow up is necessary because of its unpredictable biologic behavior.

【Keyword】 Mesenteric Leiomyoma; Differential Diagnosis

【Chart number】R735.4

【Document Identification Number】A

【DOI】10.3969/j.issn.1009-3257.2016.05.017