Ossified gastric leiomyoma in a child: a case report

Pediatr Radiol. 1995;25(1):48-9. doi: 10.1007/BF02020845.

Abstract

Calcification in gastric leiomyoma (GLM) is extremely rare. Eleven cases have been reported so far, all in adults. We report the first ossified GLM in a 2-year-old child. A number of unusual clinical and imaging features are discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Calcinosis / complications*
  • Calcinosis / diagnosis
  • Child, Preschool
  • Humans
  • Leiomyoma / complications*
  • Leiomyoma / diagnosis
  • Male
  • Stomach Neoplasms / complications*
  • Stomach Neoplasms / diagnosis