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

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.

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Clinical Case Reports
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2026-05-01
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https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.72653
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Soft tissue tumors and treatment
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Anterior Chest Wall Leiomyoma in a 4‐Year‐Old Girl: A Rare Pediatric Case

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

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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.

Clinical Case ReportsVol. 14(5)
Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (TZ), Muhimbili National Hospital (TZ)
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Openalex Percentile: Top 9%
Soft tissue tumors and treatment
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