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Leiomyoma of the small intestine in an 11-year-old boy

G J Tervit1, A L Forster

  • 1The Ayr Hospital, UK.

European Journal of Pediatric Surgery : Official Journal of Austrian Association of Pediatric Surgery ... [Et Al] = Zeitschrift Fur Kinderchirurgie
|February 1, 1997
PubMed

Insights

A rare ileal leiomyoma caused anemia in an 11-year-old boy. This pediatric case highlights a very uncommon cause of gastrointestinal bleeding in children.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Oncology

Background:

  • Leiomyomas are benign smooth muscle tumors that can occur in various organs.
  • While common in adults, leiomyomas of the small intestine, particularly the ileum, are exceptionally rare in children.

Observation:

  • An 11-year-old male presented with symptoms of anemia.
  • Diagnostic investigations revealed an ileal mass.

Findings:

  • The ileal mass was diagnosed as a leiomyoma.
  • This tumor was identified as the cause of the patient's anemia, likely due to chronic blood loss.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the importance of considering rare gastrointestinal tumors in the differential diagnosis of pediatric anemia.
  • Highlights the need for thorough investigation in pediatric patients with unexplained anemia.
  • Contributes to the limited literature on ileal leiomyomas in the pediatric population.

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