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Retroperitoneal Smooth Muscle Tumor of Uncertain Malignant Potential (STUMP): Case Report
Visceral Surgery Department, Hassan II University Hospital, Fez, Morocco
Visceral Surgery Department, Hassan II University Hospital, Fez, Morocco
Visceral Surgery Department, Hassan II University Hospital, Fez, Morocco
Visceral Surgery Department, Hassan II University Hospital, Fez, Morocco
Visceral Surgery Department, Hassan II University Hospital, Fez, Morocco
Visceral Surgery Department, Hassan II University Hospital, Fez, Morocco
Visceral Surgery Department, Hassan II University Hospital, Fez, Morocco
Visceral Surgery Department, Hassan II University Hospital, Fez, Morocco
- 1 Visceral Surgery Department, Hassan II University Hospital, Fez, Morocco
- 2 Visceral Surgery Department, Hassan II University Hospital, Fez, Morocco
- 3 Visceral Surgery Department, Hassan II University Hospital, Fez, Morocco
- 4 Visceral Surgery Department, Hassan II University Hospital, Fez, Morocco
- 5 Visceral Surgery Department, Hassan II University Hospital, Fez, Morocco
- 6 Visceral Surgery Department, Hassan II University Hospital, Fez, Morocco
- 7 Visceral Surgery Department, Hassan II University Hospital, Fez, Morocco
- 8 Visceral Surgery Department, Hassan II University Hospital, Fez, Morocco
Surgical Science·Volume 07 (2016)·Pages 528–531·Published 21 December 2016·DOI10.4236/ss.2016.712070
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Abstract
Retro peritoneal smooth muscle tumors of uncertain malignant potential (STUMP) are rare and often misdiagnosed as leiomyosarcoma. We hereby report the case of a retroperitoneal STUMP diagnosed on a surgical specimen in a 44-year-old woman without any history of disease.
KeywordsSmooth Muscle TumorsUncertain Malignant PotentialRetroperitoneal
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