Smooth muscle tumors in immunocompromised (HIV negative) children

Two cases of smooth muscle tumor developing in immunocompromised children are described. Both children presented after transplant surgery, one with a hepatic leiomyoma and the other with a hepatic leiomyosarcoma.

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Published in:Pediatric radiology 1993-09, Vol.23 (5), p.413-414
Main Authors: HA, C, HALLER, J. O, ROLLINS, N. K
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
AIDS/HIV
Biological and medical sciences
Child
Humans
Immunosuppression - adverse effects
Investigative techniques, diagnostic techniques (general aspects)
Kidney Transplantation
Leiomyoma - diagnostic imaging
Leiomyoma - etiology
Leiomyosarcoma - diagnostic imaging
Leiomyosarcoma - etiology
Liver Neoplasms - diagnostic imaging
Liver Neoplasms - etiology
Liver Transplantation
Male
Medical sciences
Osteoarticular system. Muscles
Radiodiagnosis. Nmr imagery. Nmr spectrometry
Risk Factors
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Summary:Two cases of smooth muscle tumor developing in immunocompromised children are described. Both children presented after transplant surgery, one with a hepatic leiomyoma and the other with a hepatic leiomyosarcoma.
ISSN:0301-0449
1432-1998
DOI:10.1007/bf02011979