Case Report

Uncommon abdominal wall mass in a young boy: Desmoid tumor

Volume: 40 Number: 1 March 20, 2018
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Uncommon abdominal wall mass in a young boy: Desmoid tumor

Abstract

Fibromatosis that arises in musculoaponeurotic structures of the abdominal wall is called abdominal fibromatosis, abdominal desmoid tumor (DT), or aggressive fibromatosis. Fibromatoses occur at various anatomic locations with different clinical features. Abdominal fibromatosis tends to occur in young women. Conversely, in children is an extremely rare condition. Herein, we report the case of a 15-year-old boy with desmoid tumor. He was referred to our department because of a growing  painful mass in the right lumbar area. There was no history of known trauma or surgery prior to the time. He was active wrestler. Ultrasonography demonstrated a solid and relatively well-circumscribed mass. Magnetic resonance imaging demonstrated a well-defined tumor originating from the abdominal transversal muscle and internal abdominal oblique muscle fascia. The mass was total excised. The histological diagnosis was desmoid tumor. In conclusion, in child patients presenting a painful tumors of the lower abdominal wall as well as DT should be considered. Recurrent sports trauma during wrestling can be a factor for this tumor, in our case.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Health Care Administration

Journal Section

Case Report

Authors

Mehmet H. Atalar

H. Reyhan Eğilmez

Publication Date

March 20, 2018

Submission Date

November 27, 2017

Acceptance Date

February 27, 2018

Published in Issue

Year 1970 Volume: 40 Number: 1

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1.Cankorkmaz L, Atalar MH, Eğilmez HR. Uncommon abdominal wall mass in a young boy: Desmoid tumor. CMJ. 2018;40(1):99-103. doi:10.7197/223.vi.407654