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. 1994 Jul;70(825):507–509. doi: 10.1136/pgmj.70.825.507

Perforation of leiomyoma of stomach

ND Merrett, PC Gartell
PMCID: PMC2397664  PMID: 7937431

Abstract

A case of perforation of gastric leiomyoma is reported, a presentation not previously described.

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