Leiomyoma in the Transverse Colon With Resection

James R Pellegrini1, Jose R Russe1, Rezwan Munshi1

  • 1Internal Medicine, Nassau University Medical Center, East Meadow, USA.

Cureus
|July 16, 2021
PubMed
Summary

Colonic leiomyomas, rare benign smooth muscle tumors, can occur incidentally. This case suggests endoscopic polypectomy may be a superior, less invasive treatment option compared to surgical excision for these rare colon tumors.