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OBJECTIVE: This study describes the computed tomographic (CT) findings of true leiomyomas in the stomach. METHODS: Eleven patients with histopathologically proven gastric true leiomyomas were finally enrolled. All cases were CD117 (c-kit) negative on immunohistochemical study. We retrospectively reviewed the CT findings of gastric true leiomyomas for the following considerations: location, morphological features (size, contour, tumor growth pattern, and enhancement pattern), and ancillary findings (ulceration and calcification). RESULTS: All leiomyomas were in the cardia, with an average tumor size of 36 mm (range, 13-47 mm). Computed tomography scans revealed the morphological features as follows: tumor growth pattern: intraluminal mass (n = 10) and extraluminal masses (n = 1); contour: lobulated margin (n = 7) or smooth margin (n = 4). All lesions showed homogeneous contrast enhancement. Most of the tumors showed lower enhancement than those in the liver (n = 10). One case showed ulceration but no calcification. CONCLUSIONS: In conclusion, gastric leiomyomas are mainly located in the cardia and usually appeared as homogenous low attenuated masses on computed tomography.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 204-208 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | Journal of Computer Assisted Tomography |
| Volume | 31 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2007 Mar 1 |
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- Radiological and Ultrasound Technology
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Gastric true leiomyoma : Computed tomographic findings and pathological correlation. / Lee, Mi Jung; Lim, Joon Seok; Kwon, Ji Eun; Kim, Hoguen; Hyung, Woo Jin; Park, Mi Suk; Kim, Myeong Jin; Kim, Ki Whang.
In: Journal of Computer Assisted Tomography, Vol. 31, No. 2, 01.03.2007, p. 204-208.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
TY - JOUR
T1 - Gastric true leiomyoma
T2 - Computed tomographic findings and pathological correlation
AU - Lee, Mi Jung
AU - Lim, Joon Seok
AU - Kwon, Ji Eun
AU - Kim, Hoguen
AU - Hyung, Woo Jin
AU - Park, Mi Suk
AU - Kim, Myeong Jin
AU - Kim, Ki Whang
PY - 2007/3/1
Y1 - 2007/3/1
N2 - OBJECTIVE: This study describes the computed tomographic (CT) findings of true leiomyomas in the stomach. METHODS: Eleven patients with histopathologically proven gastric true leiomyomas were finally enrolled. All cases were CD117 (c-kit) negative on immunohistochemical study. We retrospectively reviewed the CT findings of gastric true leiomyomas for the following considerations: location, morphological features (size, contour, tumor growth pattern, and enhancement pattern), and ancillary findings (ulceration and calcification). RESULTS: All leiomyomas were in the cardia, with an average tumor size of 36 mm (range, 13-47 mm). Computed tomography scans revealed the morphological features as follows: tumor growth pattern: intraluminal mass (n = 10) and extraluminal masses (n = 1); contour: lobulated margin (n = 7) or smooth margin (n = 4). All lesions showed homogeneous contrast enhancement. Most of the tumors showed lower enhancement than those in the liver (n = 10). One case showed ulceration but no calcification. CONCLUSIONS: In conclusion, gastric leiomyomas are mainly located in the cardia and usually appeared as homogenous low attenuated masses on computed tomography.
AB - OBJECTIVE: This study describes the computed tomographic (CT) findings of true leiomyomas in the stomach. METHODS: Eleven patients with histopathologically proven gastric true leiomyomas were finally enrolled. All cases were CD117 (c-kit) negative on immunohistochemical study. We retrospectively reviewed the CT findings of gastric true leiomyomas for the following considerations: location, morphological features (size, contour, tumor growth pattern, and enhancement pattern), and ancillary findings (ulceration and calcification). RESULTS: All leiomyomas were in the cardia, with an average tumor size of 36 mm (range, 13-47 mm). Computed tomography scans revealed the morphological features as follows: tumor growth pattern: intraluminal mass (n = 10) and extraluminal masses (n = 1); contour: lobulated margin (n = 7) or smooth margin (n = 4). All lesions showed homogeneous contrast enhancement. Most of the tumors showed lower enhancement than those in the liver (n = 10). One case showed ulceration but no calcification. CONCLUSIONS: In conclusion, gastric leiomyomas are mainly located in the cardia and usually appeared as homogenous low attenuated masses on computed tomography.
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JO - Journal of Computer Assisted Tomography
JF - Journal of Computer Assisted Tomography
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