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Last uploaded: March 22, 2026
Id http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D018230
http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D018230
Preferred Name

Leiomyoma, Epithelioid

Definitions
A relatively rare smooth muscle tumor found most frequently in the wall of the gastrointestinal tract, especially in the stomach. It is similar to other smooth muscle tumors but may become very large and hemorrhage and exhibit small cystic areas. Simple excision is almost always curative. (From Dorland, 27th ed; DeVita Jr et al., Cancer: Principles & Practice of Oncology, 3d ed, p1354)
Synonyms
Leiomyoblastoma
Epithelioid Leiomyoma
Leiomyomas, Epithelioid
Epithelioid Leiomyomas
Leiomyoblastomas
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