The Desmoid Tumor Research Foundation

February 2023

Case report: Intra-abdominal aggressive fibromatosis: A rare cause of hyperemesis

Author Information

Zou Z (1), Ye G (2), Xu S (2), Liu W (2), Wang W (2).

(1) The Affiliated Changsha Hospital, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Changsha, China, (2) Department of Gastroenterology, The First Hospital of Changsha, Changsha, China.

Publication

Front Surg

Summary

Rationale: Aggressive fibromatosis is a rare and locally infiltrative monoclonal fibroblastic proliferation with lack of metastatic potential. We describe a rare case of intra-abdominal aggressive fibromatosis on young female with hyperemesis. Patient concerns: A 23-year-old female was admitted with hyperemesis and loss of weight. Diagnoses: According to imaging findings and immunohistology findings, a diagnosis of intra-abdominal aggressive fibromatosis was formulated. Outcomes: After the surgery, no evidence of local recurrence was noted during the 6 months of follow-up. Lessons: AF may explain why pregnant women may have severe hyperemesis.

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