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Smooth muscle tumors in immunocompromised (HIV negative) children

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Two cases of smooth muscle tumor developing in immunocompromised children are described. Both children presented after transplant surgery, one with a hepatic leiomyoma and the other with a hepatic leiomyosarcoma.

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  1. Department of Radiology, State University of New York, Health Science Center at Brooklyn, 450 Clarkson Avenue, Box 1208, 11203, Brooklyn, New York, USA

    C. Ha & J. O. Haller M.D.

  2. Department of Radiology, Children's Medical Center, 1935 Motor Street, 75235, Dallas, TX, USA

    N. K. Rollins

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Ha, C., Haller, J.O. & Rollins, N.K. Smooth muscle tumors in immunocompromised (HIV negative) children. Pediatr Radiol 23, 413–414 (1993). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02011979

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