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Mesenteric desmoid of the appendix--a case report.

D M Furie1, U Patel, A Khan

  • 1Long Island Jewish Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Department of Radiology, New Hyde Park, NY 11042.

Computerized Medical Imaging and Graphics : the Official Journal of the Computerized Medical Imaging Society
|March 1, 1991
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Summary

This case report details an unusual mesenteric desmoid tumor originating from the appendix and presenting as a twisted mass. Imaging characteristics are discussed for this rare presentation without typical risk factors.

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Pathology
  • Abdominal Imaging

Background:

  • Desmoid tumors, also known as fibromas, are rare mesenchymal neoplasms.
  • Mesenteric desmoids typically arise in patients with Gardner's syndrome or a history of abdominal surgery.
  • Isolated mesenteric desmoids without these risk factors are exceptionally uncommon.

Observation:

  • A unique case of an isolated mesenteric desmoid tumor is presented.
  • The tumor originated from the mesentery of the appendix, an atypical location.
  • The desmoid presented as a twisted mass, a highly unusual morphology.

Findings:

  • Computed tomography (CT) and ultrasound (US) imaging characteristics of the twisted mesenteric desmoid are described.
  • The patient had no identifiable risk factors, such as Gardner's syndrome or prior abdominal surgery, for mesenteric fibrosis.

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  • Histopathological confirmation of desmoid fibroma was obtained.

    • Implications:

    • This case expands the known spectrum of mesenteric desmoid presentations.
    • Highlights the importance of considering desmoid tumors in the differential diagnosis of appendiceal or mesenteric masses, even in the absence of risk factors.
    • Contributes to the understanding of imaging features for rare abdominal neoplasms.