Recurrent leiomyoma of the gastroduodenal ligament

The case of an 80-year old woman with a recurrent leiomyoma arising in the gastroduodenal ligament is reviewed. To aid in the diagnosis, doctors employed a number of medical imaging techniques including sonography, computerized tomography, and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreaticogram (ERCP). H...

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Published in:European journal of radiology 1998-09, Vol.28 (2), p.129-132
Main Authors: Winterer, J.T., Windfuhr, M., Volk, B.A., Langer, M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abdomen
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Biological and medical sciences
Computerized tomography
Female
Gastroduodenal ligament
Gastroenterology
Gastroenterology. Liver. Pancreas. Abdomen
Humans
Imaging
Leiomyoma
Leiomyoma - diagnostic imaging
Ligaments
Ligaments - diagnostic imaging
Magnetic resonance imaging
Medical sciences
Muscle Neoplasms - diagnostic imaging
Neoplasm Recurrence, Local
Noninvasive medical procedures
Radiography, Abdominal
Tumors
Ultrasonic imaging
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Summary:The case of an 80-year old woman with a recurrent leiomyoma arising in the gastroduodenal ligament is reviewed. To aid in the diagnosis, doctors employed a number of medical imaging techniques including sonography, computerized tomography, and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreaticogram (ERCP). Histopathological examination confirmed diagnosis of a leiomyoma with no signs of malignancy. Despite benign pathologic and radiographic findings, recurrence, size of the tumor and non-resectability should be suggestive of a poor prognosis.
ISSN:0720-048X
1872-7727
DOI:10.1016/S0720-048X(97)00139-3