Congenital leiomyoma of the distal ileum associated with ileal atresia: A case report

Abstract Association of distal ileal atresia with leiomyoma is a quite rare condition. Herein, we describe a newborn who underwent surgery for ileal atresia and was found to have leiomyoma on pathological examination in the atretic segment. The presence of leiomyoma may indicate a malformation durin...

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Published in:Journal of pediatric surgery 2013-03, Vol.48 (3), p.e33-e35
Main Authors: Ince, Emine, Oğuzkurt, Pelin, Canpolat, Emine Tuba, Temiz, Abdulkerim, Hiçsönmez, Akgun
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Atresia
Congenital
Female
Humans
Ileal Neoplasms - complications
Ileal Neoplasms - congenital
Ileum
Ileum - abnormalities
Infant, Newborn
Intestinal Atresia - complications
Intestine, Small - abnormalities
Leiomyoma
Leiomyoma - complications
Leiomyoma - congenital
Pediatrics
Surgery
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Summary:Abstract Association of distal ileal atresia with leiomyoma is a quite rare condition. Herein, we describe a newborn who underwent surgery for ileal atresia and was found to have leiomyoma on pathological examination in the atretic segment. The presence of leiomyoma may indicate a malformation during recanalization and could play a role in the etiology of intestinal atresia. Thus, some cases of atresia may be due to tumor (leiomyoma) in the bowel wall.
ISSN:0022-3468
1531-5037
DOI:10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2012.12.052