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An Immature Murine Model of Reversible Unilateral Ureteral Obstruction
Published on: April 4, 2025
Mesenteric desmoid tumor causing ureteric obstruction
Danielle Collins1, Eddie Myers, Dara Kavanagh
1Surgical Professorial Unit, Department of Surgery, St Vincent's University Hospital, Elm Park, Dublin, Ireland. daniellecollins@rcsi.ie <daniellecollins@rcsi.ie>
Abstract:
Desmoid tumors are rare, accounting for just 0.03% of all neoplasms and less than 3% of all soft tissue tumors. Although these tumors are benign, they are locally invasive and can cause considerable morbidity and mortality. We describe the case of a 16-year-old female who presented with hydronephroureter secondary to an intra-abdominal desmoid tumor. This case report draws the attention of urologists to the diagnostic dilemma and therapeutic challenges associated with an intra-abdominal mass causing ureteral obstruction especially in young patients.
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