The Desmoid Tumor Research Foundation

October 2021

Desmoid fibromatosis involving the ureter: A rare presentation with intraoperative challenges

Author Information

Lahouda J (1), Fong V (1), Rajendran S (2), Tsea V (1).

(1) Dept of Urology, Concord Hosp, Sydney, Australia, (2) Dept of Vascular Surgery, Concord Hosp, Sydney, Australia.

Publication

Urology Case Reports

Summary

Following failed retrograde and antegrade ureteric stenting, a 35-year-old male patient underwent an elective boari flap for marked proximal hydroureteronephrosis due to a periureteric mass in the right iliac fossa. Intraoperative vascular surgical assistance was required for control of arterial bleeding due to friable vessel wall. Histopathology demonstrated desmoid fibromatosis.

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