Unusual feature of jejunal leiomyosarcoma studied with US and CT-enteroclysis: a case report

Clin Imaging. 2003 Sep-Oct;27(5):337-9. doi: 10.1016/s0899-7071(02)00565-x.

Abstract

Leiomyosarcoma is a mesodermal malignant neoplasm affecting the small intestine. Usually, the clinical signs are not specific and most commonly related to intestinal bleeding or obstruction. We report the case of a 71-year-old woman presenting anemia and melena: there was no evidence of abdominal palpable mass and endoscopic examinations were negative for pathologic findings. We performed sonography and CT-enterclysis. We detected a small jejunal mass presenting a heterogeneous density and echogenicity pattern, with some large peripheral calcifications. Histologic examination after surgery revealed the lesion to be a small bowel leiomyosarcoma.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Jejunal Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging*
  • Leiomyosarcoma / diagnostic imaging*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods
  • Ultrasonography