Difference between revisions of "Leiomyoma"
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* Can occur in any site in the [[Monogastric Stomach - Anatomy & Physiology|stomach]]. | * Can occur in any site in the [[Monogastric Stomach - Anatomy & Physiology|stomach]]. | ||
* If a leiomyoma occurs near the pylorus, an obstructive lesion may be created causing clinical disease. | * If a leiomyoma occurs near the pylorus, an obstructive lesion may be created causing clinical disease. | ||
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[[Category:Stomach_and_Abomasum_-_Proliferative_Pathology]][[Category:Gastric Diseases - Dog]][[Category:Intestinal Diseases - Dog]] | [[Category:Stomach_and_Abomasum_-_Proliferative_Pathology]][[Category:Gastric Diseases - Dog]][[Category:Intestinal Diseases - Dog]] | ||
[[Category:Neoplasia]] | [[Category:Neoplasia]] | ||
[[Category:To Do - Alimentary]][[Category:To Do - Minor]] | [[Category:To Do - Alimentary]][[Category:To Do - Minor]] | ||
Revision as of 11:38, 4 May 2011
- A benign solitary smooth muscle tumour, forming nodular masses.
- Found mainly in dogs.
- Often seen as incidental findings at necropsy of older dogs.
- Can occur in any site in the stomach.
- If a leiomyoma occurs near the pylorus, an obstructive lesion may be created causing clinical disease.