Case Report
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World J Gastrointest Endosc. Dec 16, 2024; 16(12): 678-685
Published online Dec 16, 2024. doi: 10.4253/wjge.v16.i12.678
Endoscopic resection of a giant irregular leiomyoma in fundus and cardia: A case report
Peng Li, Guang-Ming Tang, Pei-Lin Li, Chun Zhang, Wei-Qiang Wang
Peng Li, Guang-Ming Tang, Wei-Qiang Wang, Department of Gastroenterology, Central Hospital Affiliated to Chongqing University of Technology, Chongqing 400054, China
Pei-Lin Li, Department of Hepatological Surgery, Central Hospital Affiliated to Chongqing University of Technology, Chongqing 400054, China
Chun Zhang, Department of Pathology, Central Hospital Affiliated to Chongqing University of Technology, Chongqing 400054, China
Author contributions: Li P, Tang GM, and Wang WQ contributed to the endoscopic resection and manuscript writing and editing; Li PL contributed to clinical data analysis; Zhang C contributed to provision of pathological data; all authors have read and approved the final manuscript.
Informed consent statement: The patient provided informed written consent prior to be treated.
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Corresponding author: Wei-Qiang Wang, MD, Chief Doctor, Department of Gastroenterology, Central Hospital Affiliated to Chongqing University of Technology, No. 1 Gonglian 1st Village, Lijiatuo Street, Chongqing 400054, China. wangweiqiangdoctor@163.com
Received: July 1, 2024
Revised: September 26, 2024
Accepted: October 10, 2024
Published online: December 16, 2024
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Endoscopic resection of giant gastric leiomyomas, particularly in the fundus and cardia regions, is infrequently documented. We report a rare case of giant gastric leiomyoma located in the fundus and cardia. The lesion was completely resected by Endoscopic submucosal excavation and Endoscopic full-thickness resection. The lesion, ginger-shaped and measuring 8 cm × 5 cm, led to transient peritonitis post-surgery. With no cardiac complications, the patient was discharged one week after surgery. Endoscopic resection of a giant leiomyoma in the cardiac fundus is feasible and does not compromise post-operative cardiac function.