Endoscopy 2002; 34(3): 241
DOI: 10.1055/s-2002-20301
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Rectal Leiomyoma with Fibromuscular Obliteration Mimicking Adematous Lesion

H. Nakase1 , M. Ide2 , S. Yazumi1 , N. Watanabe1 , T. Itoh1 , M. Matsuura1 , C. Kawanami1 , K. Okazaki1 , T. Chiba1
  • 1Division of Gastroenterology and Endoscopic Medicine, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
  • 2Nishiki Clinic, Sasayama, Hyogo, Japan
Further Information

K. Okazaki, M.D., Ph.D.

Division of Gastroenterology and Endoscopic Medicine
Graduate School of Medicine
Kyoto University

54 Shogoinkawara-cho
Sakyoku, Kyoto, 606-8507
Japan

Fax: +81-75-7514303

Email: okak@kuhp.kyoto-u.ac.jp

Publication History

Publication Date:
22 February 2002 (online)

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    Figure 1 A 54-year-old man with a main complaint of hematochezia underwent colonoscopic examination, which revealed a sessile elevated lesion with reddish mucosa on the surface at the rectum. Endoscopic mucosal resection was done without complications

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    Figure 2 Histological examination showed this tumor to be mainly composed of Ieiomyocytes in the submucosa (a, × 20), with fibromuscular obliteration in the lamina propria (b, × 200). We speculate that mucosal prolapse by evacuation might result in epithelial change on the surface of rectal leiomyoma

    K. Okazaki, M.D., Ph.D.

    Division of Gastroenterology and Endoscopic Medicine
    Graduate School of Medicine
    Kyoto University

    54 Shogoinkawara-cho
    Sakyoku, Kyoto, 606-8507
    Japan

    Fax: +81-75-7514303

    Email: okak@kuhp.kyoto-u.ac.jp