Isolated giant mesenteric fibromatosis (intra-abdominal desmoid tumors). Case report

A rare case of isolated giant mesenteric fibromatosis is presented. The tumor originated from the fibrous mesenteric tissue. The patient underwent laparotomy because of abdominal discomfort and sub-occlusive symptoms due to the giant mass. Differential diagnosis of mesenteric masses is discussed and...

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Published inIl Giornale di chirurgia Vol. 29; no. 10; pp. 413 - 416
Main Authors Spiridakis, K, Panagiotakis, G, Grigoraki, M, Kokkinos, I, Papadakis, T, Kokkinakis, T, Kandylakis, S
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Italy 01.10.2008
Subjects
Adult
Diagnosis, Differential
Fibromatosis, Abdominal - diagnosis
Fibromatosis, Abdominal - surgery
Fibromatosis, Aggressive - diagnosis
Fibromatosis, Aggressive - surgery
Humans
Male
Peritoneal Neoplasms - diagnosis
Peritoneal Neoplasms - surgery
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
Treatment Outcome
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Summary:A rare case of isolated giant mesenteric fibromatosis is presented. The tumor originated from the fibrous mesenteric tissue. The patient underwent laparotomy because of abdominal discomfort and sub-occlusive symptoms due to the giant mass. Differential diagnosis of mesenteric masses is discussed and the Authors also review the literature concerning this rare disease.
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ISSN:0391-9005