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Maheen Rana1, Patricia Pantilie1, Robert Hannon1
1General and Colorectal Surgery, Beacon Hospital, Dublin, IRL.
Cureus
|September 16, 2025
Summary
Caecal leiomyomas, rare tumors, are often found incidentally. For lesions under 2 cm, endoscopic resection may be a safe and less invasive treatment option, as suggested by this case study.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Oncology
- Oncology
Background:
- Caecal leiomyomas are uncommon gastrointestinal neoplasms.
- These tumors are frequently asymptomatic and discovered during routine colonoscopies.
- Complete surgical resection is the standard treatment for caecal leiomyomas.
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