Gastrointestinal smooth muscle tumors and iron deficiency anemia in children

Med Pediatr Oncol. 1997 Jun;28(6):441-3. doi: 10.1002/(sici)1096-911x(199706)28:6<441::aid-mpo9>3.0.co;2-g.

Abstract

Smooth muscle tumors are rarely seen in the pediatric population. We present a child with smooth muscle tumor of low malignant potential in the ileocecal valve region in whom iron deficiency anemia was the only presenting sign. Abdominal computed tomographic (CT) scan, barium enema, and colonoscopy revealed the mass. Following resection of the tumor the anemia was corrected and the child feels well.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Anemia, Iron-Deficiency / etiology*
  • Child, Preschool
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Humans
  • Ileal Neoplasms / complications*
  • Ileal Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Ileocecal Valve*
  • Male
  • Smooth Muscle Tumor / complications*
  • Smooth Muscle Tumor / diagnosis*