Stromal tumors of the rectum: a case report and review of the literature

This paper describes a case of epithelioid leiomyosarcoma of the rectum in a patient admitted for constipation and rectal bleeding. After an initial biopsy diagnosis of leiomyoma, a local excision was performed, showing the malignant nature of the tumour. Consequently, the patient underwent an abdom...

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Published in:	Chirurgia italiana Vol. 54; no. 5; p. 709
Main Authors:	Ricca, Luana, Ferri, Mario, De Siena, Teresa, Ricci, Francesca, Laghi, Andrea, Ziparo, Vincenzo
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	Italian
Published:	Italy 01-09-2002
Subjects:	Aged Colostomy Combined Modality Therapy Follow-Up Studies Humans Leiomyosarcoma - diagnosis Leiomyosarcoma - pathology Leiomyosarcoma - radiotherapy Leiomyosarcoma - surgery Magnetic Resonance Imaging Male Radiotherapy Dosage Radiotherapy, Adjuvant Rectal Neoplasms - diagnosis Rectal Neoplasms - pathology Rectal Neoplasms - radiotherapy Rectal Neoplasms - surgery Rectum - pathology Time Factors
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