Desmoid tumor of the rectus abdominis mimicking a rectus sheath hematoma
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https://doi.org/10.18203/2349-2902.isj20261186Keywords:
Desmoid tumor, Abdominal wall mass, Rectus abdominis, Fibromatosis, Case reportAbstract
Aggressive fibromatosis, a synonym for desmoid tumours, is a rare kind of fibroblastic growth. Any musculoaponeurotic structure in the body may develop these tumours. They are categorized as benign because of a number of unique characteristics, including regular mitotic activity and no potential for metastasis but local recurrence is not uncommon. Surgical excision is highly recommended, and computed tomography (CT) is a valuable imaging modality. This report describes the appearance of a desmoid tumor in the anterior abdominal wall of a female patient, age 28, who had three prior caesarean sections. The procedure involved removing the tumor and then using polypropylene mesh to rebuild the abdominal wall. The patient was discharged 3 days post-surgery with no adverse complications and a follow up was done 6 months.
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