Rectum leiomyoma

Rectum leiomyoma

Definition

A well-circumscribed benign smooth muscle neoplasm arising from the rectum. It is characterized by the presence of spindle cells with cigar-shaped nuclei, interlacing fascicles, and a whorled pattern.

Also known as leiomyoma of rectum, leiomyoma of the rectum, rectal leiomyoma, rectum 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
Large intestine Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Large 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
Rectum Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Rectum Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Smooth muscle Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0