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Mesenteric fibromatosis

J A Bar-Maor1, U Shabshin

  • 1Department of Pediatric Surgery, Rambam Medical Center, Haifa, Israel.

Journal of Pediatric Surgery
|December 1, 1993
PubMed
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A rare case of mesenteric fibromatosis developed in a 13-year-old boy after Hodgkin's disease treatment. Surgical resection was successful, with the patient remaining well one year post-operation.

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Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Surgical Pathology

Background:

  • Hodgkin's disease treatment, including irradiation and surgery, can have long-term complications.
  • Mesenteric fibromatosis is a rare, benign neoplastic proliferation of fibrous tissue.

Observation:

  • A 13-year-old male patient developed mesenteric fibromatosis following treatment for Hodgkin's disease.
  • The patient had undergone irradiation and exploratory laparotomy for his initial condition.

Findings:

  • The mesenteric fibromatosis presented as a "tumor" requiring surgical intervention.
  • Complete resection of the mesenteric fibromatosis was achieved.

Implications:

  • This case highlights a potential, albeit rare, late complication of Hodgkin's disease therapy.
  • Successful surgical management of mesenteric fibromatosis in this context offers a positive prognosis.