Synchronous Fibromatosis Indistinguishable from Suspected Synchronous Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor: A Case Report

JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc. 2021 Sep 11;59(241):919-921. doi: 10.31729/jnma.6516.

Abstract

Desmoid tumors most commonly occur in the anterior abdominal wall in approximately 50% of cases and are locally aggressive. We describe a case of a 38-year-old lady who was investigated as a case of gastrointestinal tumor. Post-operative immunohistochemistry staining showed the presence of a synchronous desmoid in the abdominal wall and proximal ileum. Wide local excision remains the gold-standard of treatment with pharmacotherapeutics and radiotherapy serving as adjuvant or palliative treatment options.

Keywords: case report; desmoid; fibromatosis; immunohistochemistry..

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abdominal Wall* / pathology
  • Adult
  • Female
  • Fibroma*
  • Fibromatosis, Aggressive* / diagnosis
  • Fibromatosis, Aggressive* / pathology
  • Fibromatosis, Aggressive* / surgery
  • Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors* / diagnosis
  • Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors* / surgery
  • Humans
  • Immunohistochemistry