Esophagogastric Leiomyoma Therapeutic Approach: A Case Report and Literature Review

Authors

  • Khalid El Hattabi Hassan 2 University of Casablanca, Morocco Institution: Department of Visceral Surgical Emergency, Ibn Rochd University Hospital, Casablanca, Morocco
  • Abdelhak Ettaoussi Hassan 2 University of Casablanca, Morocco Institution: Department of Visceral Surgical Emergency, Ibn Rochd University Hospital, Casablanca, Morocco
  • Kamal Benzidane Hassan 2 University of Casablanca, Morocco Institution: Department of Visceral Surgical Emergency, Ibn Rochd University Hospital, Casablanca, Morocco
  • Abdellillah El Bakouri Hassan 2 University of Casablanca, Morocco Institution: Department of Visceral Surgical Emergency, Ibn Rochd University Hospital, Casablanca, Morocco
  • Mounir Bouali Hassan 2 University of Casablanca, Morocco Institution: Department of Visceral Surgical Emergency, Ibn Rochd University Hospital, Casablanca, Morocco
  • Kamal Khadija Hassan 2 University of Casablanca, Morocco Institution: Department of Visceral Surgical Emergency, Ibn Rochd University Hospital, Casablanca, Morocco
  • Majd Abdessamad Hassan 2 University of Casablanca, Morocco Institution: Department of Visceral Surgical Emergency, Ibn Rochd University Hospital, Casablanca, Morocco

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14738/bjhr.1201.18312

Keywords:

Oeso-gastric leiomyoma, benign gastric tumor, laparoscopy, wedge resection.

Abstract

Gastric leiomyomas are uncommon benign tumors that occur in only 2.5% of all gastric neoplasms. Although often asymptomatic, larger or strategically located tumors can cause symptoms such as gastrointestinal bleeding or postprandial discomfort. Diagnosis requires a combination of imaging, endoscopic evaluation and histopathology analysis. Treatment is primarily surgical, with laparoscopic approaches being preferred due to their minimally invasive nature and reduced risk of postoperative complications.

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2025-02-25

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El Hattabi, K., Ettaoussi, A., Benzidane, K., El Bakouri, A., Bouali, M., Khadija, K., & Abdessamad, M. (2025). Esophagogastric Leiomyoma Therapeutic Approach: A Case Report and Literature Review. British Journal of Healthcare and Medical Research, 12(01), 327–331. https://doi.org/10.14738/bjhr.1201.18312

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Vol. 12 No. 01 (2025): British Journal of Healthcare and Medical Research

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