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Intestinal leiomyoma - Overview

Alternative Names

Leiomyoma - intestine

Definition of Intestinal leiomyoma:

An intestinal leiomyoma is a benign (noncancerous) tumor made up mostly of smooth muscle cells. They usually occur in the intestinal wall.

Digestive system organs

Digestive system organs

Reviewed last on: 2/20/2008
Christian Stone, MD, Division of Gastroenterology, Washington University in St. Louis, School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.