Resection of a leiomyoma of the descending thoracic aorta.
Authors:
- G GulaGGG Gula
- A CancriniACA Cancrini
- L ProvenzaleLPL Provenzale
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Abstract
A primary aortic neoplasm in a 4-year-old asymptomatic boy is described. At operation the tumour was found to originate from the descending thoracici aorta. Histologically it proved to be a leiomyoma. The operative findings and pathological features are briefly discussed.Keywords
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