Abstract
Six cases of smooth muscle tumors of the stomach are reported. These comprise one leiomyosarcoma and five leiomyomas, observed over a period of five years. Clinical presentation, diagnosis difficulties and the method of treatment are discussed and the literature is reviewed.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Anemia / complications
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Female
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Gastrectomy
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Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / diagnosis
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Gastroscopy
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Humans
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Leiomyoma / diagnosis*
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Leiomyoma / therapy
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Leiomyosarcoma / diagnosis*
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Leiomyosarcoma / therapy
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Muscle, Smooth
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Stomach
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Stomach Neoplasms / diagnosis*
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Stomach Neoplasms / therapy