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Mesenteric desmoid of the appendix--a case report
1Long Island Jewish Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Department of Radiology, New Hyde Park, NY 11042.
Abstract:
A case of an isolated mesenteric desmoid (fibroma) is presented with two unusual characteristics. First, it arises from the mesentery of the appendix. Second, it presents as a twisted desmoid. The CT and US characteristics are presented. This patient was without risk factors for mesenteric fibrosis such as Gardner's syndrome or previous surgery.