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Gastric leiomyoma casusing gastrointestinal bleeding.

Enrique Cervantes-Pérez1,2, Gabino Cervantes-Guevara2,3, Lorena A Cervantes-Pérez4

  • 1Departamento de Nutriología Clínica, Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Dr. Salvador Zubirán, Ciudad de México. México.

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This case report details a rare gastric leiomyoma in a 16-year-old male presenting with melena and abdominal pain. Successful surgical resection confirmed the benign submucosal tumor diagnosis.

Keywords:
Gastric leiomyomaGastric tumorGastrointestinal bleedingLeiomioma gástricoSangrado de tubo digestivoTumoración gástrica

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Oncology
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Gastric leiomyomas are uncommon benign submucosal tumors arising from smooth muscle.
  • Typically asymptomatic, they carry a good prognosis and few long-term complications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a rare case of gastric leiomyoma in a young patient.
  • To highlight the diagnostic and surgical management of this condition.

Main Methods:

  • A 16-year-old male presented with melena and abdominal pain.
  • Upper endoscopy revealed a prepyloric, ulcerated, fibrin-covered tumor.
  • Histopathological examination with immunohistochemistry (desmin+, actin+, C-kit-, DOG-1-, S100-) confirmed gastric leiomyoma.

Main Results:

  • The patient presented with significant gastrointestinal bleeding and pain.
  • Endoscopic and histopathological findings were consistent with gastric leiomyoma.
  • Laparoscopic antrectomy with Roux-en-Y reconstruction was performed successfully.

Conclusions:

  • Gastric leiomyomas, though rare, should be considered in the differential diagnosis of upper gastrointestinal submucosal tumors.
  • Prompt diagnosis and surgical intervention are crucial for favorable outcomes in symptomatic cases.