Learn About Intestinal Leiomyoma
A leiomyoma is a benign tumor made up mostly of smooth muscle cells. It is called an intestinal leiomyoma when the tumor is located in the intestinal tract. Most often, these tumors cause no symptoms. They are most often found when a person has an upper gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy or colonoscopy for another reason. Rarely, these tumors can cause bleeding, blockage or rupture of the intestines. If this happens, the tumor will need to be surgically removed.
Leiomyoma - intestine
City Of Hope Medical Foundation
Laleh Melstrom is a General Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist in Duarte, California. Dr. Melstrom is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Intestinal Leiomyoma. Her top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Pancreatectomy, and Hepatectomy.
Avenues Specialty Clinic - Internal Medicine
Caroline Vargas is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Vargas has been practicing medicine for over 35 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Intestinal Leiomyoma. Her top areas of expertise are Autosomal Dominant Hypocalcemia, Phosphomannoisomerase Deficiency, Sialic Acid Storage Disease, and Sialuria. Dr. Vargas is currently accepting new patients.
Tanner Healthcare For Women At Villa Rica
Nanette Cook is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Villa Rica, Georgia. Dr. Cook is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Intestinal Leiomyoma. Her top areas of expertise are Solitary Fibrous Tumor, Carney Complex, Intestinal Leiomyoma, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, and Intrauterine Device Insertion. Dr. Cook is currently accepting new patients.
Published Date: November 01, 2023
Published By: Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Clinical Professor, Department of Family Medicine, UW Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA. Also reviewed by David C. Dugdale, MD, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.
Campbell F, Lauwers GY. Tumors of the esophagus and stomach. In: Fletcher CDM, ed. Diagnostic Histopathology of Tumors. 5th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2021:chap 8.
Roline CE, Reardon RF. Small intestine. In: Walls RM, ed. Rosen's Emergency Medicine: Concepts and Clinical Practice. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2023:chap 78.