Mesenteric desmoid tumor in its cystic form: Case report of a very rare variant

Radiol Case Rep. 2024 Nov 22;20(2):980-988. doi: 10.1016/j.radcr.2024.10.101. eCollection 2025 Feb.

Abstract

Desmoid tumors, also known as deep fibromatosis or desmoid-type fibromatosis, represent a rare subset of deep fibromatoses. It is a locally aggressive tumor, with no specific symptoms, and no metastatic potential. We report a case of a 38-year-old male patient with an abdominal mass. Radiological findings showed 2 tumors, the first was a solid inguinal mass of the left lateral iliac pedicle, and the second was a giant cystic mass in the abdominal cavity. An elective explorative laparotomy was performed to remove the 2 masses. Histopathological examination confirmed the desmoid tumor diagnosis of both lesions.

Keywords: Cystic form; Desmoid tumors; Mesenteric localization.

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