The Desmoid Tumor Research Foundation

February 2025

Mesenteric desmoid tumor in its cystic form: Case report of a very rare variant

Author Information

Nourrelhouda Bahlouli 1, Kaouthar Imrani 1, Esseti Sara 1, Fatima Chait 1, Faraj Chaimae 1, Moatassimbillah Nabil 1, Ittimad Nassar 1, Sassi Samia 2, Derqaoui Sabrine 2, Bernoussi Zakia 2, Babana Alaoui Amina 3, Touhami Ouazzani Youssef 3, Lahjomri Ismail 3, Hadj Omar El Malki 3, Ifrine Lahcen 3, Belkouchi Abdelkader 3, Belkouchi Omar 3

1Department of Radiology, Ibn Sina Hospital, Mohammed V University, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Rabat, Morocco.2Department of Pathology, Ibn Sina Hospital, Mohammed V University, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Rabat, Morocco.3Department of Surgery « A », Ibn Sina Hospital, Mohammed V University, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Rabat, Morocco.

Publication

Radiol. Case Rep.

Summary

Desmoid tumors, also known as deep fibromatosis or desmoid-type fibromatosis, represent a rare subset of deep fibromatoses. It is a locally aggressive tumor, with no specific symptoms, and no metastatic potential. We report a case of a 38-year-old male patient with an abdominal mass. Radiological findings showed 2 tumors, the first was a solid inguinal mass of the left lateral iliac pedicle, and the second was a giant cystic mass in the abdominal cavity. An elective explorative laparotomy was performed to remove the 2 masses. Histopathological examination confirmed the desmoid tumor diagnosis of both lesions.

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