Small intestine leiomyoma
Small intestine leiomyoma
Definition
A benign smooth muscle neoplasm arising from the small intestine. It is characterized by the presence of spindle cells with cigar-shaped nuclei, interlacing fascicles, and a whorled pattern.
Also known as leiomyoma of small bowel, leiomyoma of small intestine, leiomyoma of the small bowel, leiomyoma of the small intestine, leiomyoma, small bowel, leiomyoma, small intestine, small bowel leiomyoma, small intestinal leiomyoma, small intestine leiomyoma — per MONDO
Also identified as
Affected Organs
| Organ | Involvement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Alimentary part of gastrointestinal system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Alimentary part of gastrointestinal system | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Intestine | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Intestine | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Muscle tissue | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Musculature | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Musculature | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Musculoskeletal system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Musculoskeletal system | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Small intestine | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Small intestine | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Smooth muscle | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |