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[Aggressive intraabdominal fibromatosis].

Radoje Colović1, Nikica Grubor, Vladimir Radak

  • 1Klinicki centar Srbije, Prva hirurska klinika, Institut za bolesti digestivnog sistema, Beograd. marcolov@eunet.yu

Vojnosanitetski Pregled
|October 17, 2006
PubMed
Summary

Intraabdominal fibromatosis, a rare tumor, can grow aggressively. Even after successful surgery, it may recur, becoming inoperable and leading to a fatal outcome.

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Area of Science:

  • Surgical Oncology
  • Gastrointestinal Oncology
  • Abdominal Neoplasms

Background:

  • Intraabdominal or mesenteric fibromatosis is a rare, benign, nonmetastatic neoplasm.
  • It can occur sporadically or in patients with familial polyposis, with unpredictable evolution.
  • Approximately 10% of cases exhibit aggressive growth patterns.

Observation:

  • A case of aggressive intraabdominal fibromatosis in a 22-year-old woman during her first pregnancy is presented.
  • The tumor involved the terminal ileum, cecum, ascending colon, right kidney, ureter, and right common iliac artery.
  • Surgical excision included right colectomy, nephroureterectomy, and arterial reconstruction with graft interposition.

Findings:

  • Despite initial successful surgical excision, the patient developed an inoperable tumor recurrence two years post-surgery.
  • This case highlights the potential for aggressive behavior and recurrence even after complete resection.
  • The recurrence ultimately led to a fatal outcome.

Implications:

  • Intraabdominal or mesenteric fibromatosis requires careful monitoring due to its unpredictable and potentially aggressive nature.
  • Aggressive fibromatosis can recur inoperably, emphasizing the need for comprehensive treatment strategies.
  • This case underscores the critical importance of recognizing the potential for aggressive evolution and fatal outcomes in intraabdominal fibromatosis.