EPITHELIOID LEIOMYOMAS
\ˈɛpɪθˌɛlɪˌɔ͡ɪd lˌe͡ɪəmɪˈə͡ʊməz], \ˈɛpɪθˌɛlɪˌɔɪd lˌeɪəmɪˈəʊməz], \ˈɛ_p_ɪ_θ_ˌɛ_l_ɪ__ˌɔɪ_d l_ˌeɪ_ə_m_ɪ__ˈəʊ_m_ə_z]\
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A relatively rare smooth muscle tumor found most frequently in the wall of the gastrointestinal tract, especially in the stomach. It is similar to other smooth muscle tumors but may become very large and hemorrhage and exhibit small cystic areas. Simple excision is almost always curative. (From Dorland, 27th ed; DeVita Jr et al., Cancer: Principles & Practice of Oncology, 3d ed, p1354)
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