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Rhabdomyoma of the abdominal wall: Resection based upon computerized tomosraohic characteristics
Author(s) -
Giuseffi Steven A.,
Malangoni Mark A.,
Madiedo Gonzalo
Publication year - 1983
Publication title -
journal of surgical oncology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.201
H-Index - 111
eISSN - 1096-9098
pISSN - 0022-4790
DOI - 10.1002/jso.2930220102
Subject(s) - medicine , rhabdomyoma , abdominal wall , confusion , radiology , tomography , resection , abdominal computed tomography , abdominal muscles , surgery , psychology , psychoanalysis , tuberous sclerosis
A unique report of an abdominal wall rhabdomyoma is presented. The rarity of this tumor may lead to confusion with a malignant neoplasm. Computerized axial tomography localized the tumor to a specific muscle group and demonstrated absence of invasion into surrounding tissues. Computerized tomography is valuable in the assessment of abdominal wall tumors and provides useful information in planning an operative approach.