Mesenteric leiomyoma in infancy

Abstract

A 10-year-old female presented with a palpable mass occupying the entire abdomen. Computerized tomography scan showed a large expansive lesion measuring 22 cm × 20 cm × 13 cm. The mass was resected and the diagnosis of leiomyoma was made from immunehistochemical findings. Mesenteric leiomyoma is an uncommon tumor among gastrointestinal stromal tumors.

Keywords

• Abdominal neoplasms
• child
• gastrointestinal stromal tumors
• leiomyoma