Multiple leiomyoma.

Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol

Department of Dermatology, Madras Medical College, Chennai, India.

Published: August 2007

AI Article Synopsis

  • A case of asymptomatic multiple leiomyomas (benign tumors of smooth muscle) has been presented.
  • The text highlights the histopathological features, or microscopic characteristics, of these tumors.
  • The study emphasizes the importance of understanding these features even when the tumors don’t cause any noticeable symptoms.

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A case of asymptomatic multiple leiomyoma along with its histopathological features is described.

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