Case report: Leiomyoma of the anterior abdominal wall.
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چکیده
Leiomyomas are benign soft tissue swellings of smooth muscle origin, most commonly found in the uterus. Extra uterine leiomyomas presenting as an abdominal mass is often a diagnostic challenge as such occurrence is rare. We present a rare case of primary abdominal wall leiomyoma, and highlight the importance of laparoscopic approach in the diagnosis and treatment of such tumour.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- The Medical journal of Malaysia
دوره 71 2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2016