Colonic leiomyoma mimicking a liver tumor: an unusual diagnosis after en-block robotic resection.
J Surg Case Rep
; 2021(9): rjab418, 2021 Sep.
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| ID: mdl-34567524
ABSTRACT
Colonic leiomyomas are rare. Their clinical presentation ranges from asymptomatic polyps detected on endoscopy to large symptomatic abdominopelvic masses. Imaging findings are usually non-specific, and percutaneous biopsy might help with differential diagnosis. However, radical surgery with negative margins is ultimately needed to rule out malignancy. We describe an uncommon presentation of a colonic leiomyoma mimicking a right hepatic lobe tumor on preoperative imaging. The robotic approach allowed a precise abdominal exploration with confirmation of colonic and hepatic infiltration and subsequent oncological en-block resection. Surgeons operating on hepatic tumors close to the right colic flexure should be aware of this diagnosis.
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MEDLINE
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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En
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J Surg Case Rep
Ano de publicação:
2021
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Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos