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Anterior Chest Wall Leiomyoma in a 4‐Year‐Old Girl: A Rare Pediatric Case

Rajabu Bakari
Mathayo Shadrack
Georvin Haule
Petronilla Joseph Ngiloi
Gerald Mpemba
Alfred Chibwae
Amos Brighton
Alex Mashaka
Mohammed H. Kawambwa
Charles Komba

2026Open accessMuhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences

Abstract

Anterior chest wall leiomyoma is an exceptionally rare benign tumor in children. Complete surgical excision with appropriate chest wall reconstruction provides excellent outcomes, and histopathological confirmation including immunohistochemistry is essential to exclude malignancy.

Research topics

Soft tissue tumors and treatment
Soft tissue tumor case studies
Sarcoma Diagnosis and Treatment

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DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.72653

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