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leiomyoma


  • benign smooth muscle tumor
  • usually single (97%)
  • most common in jejunum

  • central portion avascular
  • can undergo necrosis and bleed

xray findings:

  • broad filling defect, often with superficial mucosal ulceration connecting to deep pit


Brian Funaki, MD  -  14 February 1995
Last updated:  1 October 2013


 

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