Smooth muscle tumors of the rectum and anus: a collective review of the world literature.

摘要: In this collective review, we have compiled all the reported cases of smooth muscle tumors rectum/anus in world literature from 1959 to 1989. Our goal was increase data pool by adding these new that previously collected 1881 1959. We increased for leiomyomas 89 148 and leiomyosarcomas 54 215. By doing this, hoped make more accurate conclusions about based on pool. Some interesting findings included three small children were found our recent review: a 2-year-old with leiomyoma two infants, aged 12 days 36 days, leiomyosarcomas. Again, probably consistent an also able find several involving anal region. highest incidence decade 40-49 year age group 50-59 group, while among leiomyosarcomas, there equal 60-69 groups. doubt represent actual changes demographics, but rather latter are greater quantity available us. As further example, no appreciable sex difference; however, did females. From pool, 16 described as dumbbell-shaped, compared one before Palpable mass, hemorrhage, pain/discomfort continued most common symptoms at presentation. With regard size, majority be less than 5 cm diameter, closely followed those 5-9 cm. The centimeters discovery. Most treated excision, leiomyosarcoma abdominoperineal resection, finding old data. hope paper thoroughly reviews pertinent information and, so, serves refresh few memories, stimulate others, teach few.