Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Caecal leiomyomas are rare gastrointestinal tumours. They are predominantly asymptomatic and typically incidentally diagnosed during colonoscopies. The treatment of choice is complete resection of the lesion. We present a case of a patient with a two-centimetre caecal leiomyoma who underwent right hemicolectomy. Although there are limited reported cases of caecal leiomyomas undergoing endoscopic resection, our literature review suggests that caecal lesions less than 2 centimetres are generally considered safe for endoscopic resection. This case underscores the significance of considering less invasive techniques for caecal lesions with a diameter less than 2 centimetres.
Source: Cureus
DOI: 10.7759/cureus.90162
Authors: Maheen Rana, Patricia Pantilie, Robert Hannon
Language: English
Subfield: Gastroenterology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4413378992