Leiomyosarcoma of the small intestine presenting as abdominal myofascial pain syndrome (AMPS): case report

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Abstract Objective To highlight an extremely unusual presentation of an aggressive, rare small bowel malignancy presenting as abdominal myofascial pain syndrome. Case presentation The report is presented from a tertiary pain medicine unit at a university teaching hospital. A female patient presenting with chronic abdominal pain was initially diagnosed as abdominal myofascial pain syndrome. The report details the possible facilitation of the diagnosis of a rare, highly aggressive small bowel tumour by interventional treatment for abdominal myofascial pain syndrome. Conclusion This case highlights a rare and aggressive malignancy of the small intestine presenting clinically as abdominal myofascial pain syndrome.