Is Endoscopic Resection a Viable Option for Caecal Leiomyomas Managed Surgically?

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.

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Cureus
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2025-08-15
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https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.90162
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Gastrointestinal Tumor Research and Treatment
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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.

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