Difference between revisions of "Leiomyoma"
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* Can occur in any site in the [[Forestomach - Anatomy & Physiology|stomach]]. | * Can occur in any site in the [[Forestomach - Anatomy & Physiology|stomach]]. | ||
* If a leiomyoma occurs near the pylorus, an obstructive lesion may be created causing clinical disease.[[Category:Stomach_and_Abomasum_-_Proliferative_Pathology]][[Category:Dog]] | * If a leiomyoma occurs near the pylorus, an obstructive lesion may be created causing clinical disease.[[Category:Stomach_and_Abomasum_-_Proliferative_Pathology]][[Category:Dog]] | ||
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Revision as of 22:14, 28 June 2010
- 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.