Leiomyosarcoma of the colon in an infant. A case report and review of the literature

A rare case of leiomyosarcoma of the sigmoid colon in a 7‐week‐old infant presenting with signs of intestinal obstruction followed by colonic perforation and peritonitis is reported, and the literature pertaining to childhood colorectal leiomyosarcoma is reviewed.

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Published in:Cancer 1983-10, Vol.52 (8), p.1458-1461
Main Authors: Posen, Jeffrey A., Bar‐Maor, J. A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Age Factors
Biological and medical sciences
Colonic Neoplasms - pathology
Colonic Neoplasms - ultrastructure
Female
Gastroenterology. Liver. Pancreas. Abdomen
Humans
Infant
Leiomyosarcoma - pathology
Leiomyosarcoma - ultrastructure
Medical sciences
Other diseases. Semiology
Sigmoid Neoplasms - pathology
Spindle Apparatus - ultrastructure
Stomach. Duodenum. Small intestine. Colon. Rectum. Anus
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Summary:A rare case of leiomyosarcoma of the sigmoid colon in a 7‐week‐old infant presenting with signs of intestinal obstruction followed by colonic perforation and peritonitis is reported, and the literature pertaining to childhood colorectal leiomyosarcoma is reviewed.
ISSN:0008-543X
1097-0142
DOI:10.1002/1097-0142(19831015)52:8<1458::AID-CNCR2820520820>3.0.CO;2-K