Cotyledonoid dissecting leiomyoma with adipocytic differentiation: A case report☆
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چکیده
•The second case of cotyledonoid dissecting lipoleiomyoma documented in the literature is reported.•Cotyledonoid dissecting leiomyoma presents in a similar manner as aggressive malignancies; however, it is a benign lesion.•Recurrence of cotyledonoid dissecting leiomyoma is exceedingly rare with only one documented recurrence following conservative treatment.
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