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[Desmoid in a laparatomy scar]
Jugoslavenska Ginekologija I Opstetricija
|January 1, 1977
Summary
Abdominal surgery can lead to desmoid tumors, which are rare, non-cancerous growths. These tumors can develop near surgical incisions, as seen in two patients following gynecological procedures.
Area of Science:
- Gynecologic Oncology
- Surgical Pathology
- Abdominal Wall Tumors
Background:
- Abdominal surgery, including hysterectomy and adnexectomy, is a common procedure.
- Desmoid tumors are rare fibroblastic neoplasms that can arise in soft tissues.
- Post-surgical abdominal wall masses require careful differential diagnosis.
Observation:
- Two patients presented with hard abdominal wall swellings near prior surgical sites.
- One patient had a swelling 3 years post-hysterectomy and adnexectomy for uterine myoma.
- The second patient developed a similar mass 3 months after salpingectomy for ectopic pregnancy.
Findings:
- Surgical excision of the masses was performed in both cases.
- Histological examination confirmed the tumors as desmoids.
- Desmoid tumors demonstrated radial permeation of the fascia and muscles.
Implications:
- This highlights a rare complication of abdominal surgery.
- Desmoid tumors should be considered in the differential diagnosis of post-operative abdominal masses.
- Further research into the etiology and management of surgical site desmoids is warranted.