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Appendicular desmoid tumour, an uncommon cause for abdominal pain

Authors: Vladimir Revicky, Mazen Freij, Jose Nieto, Edward P. Morris

Published in: Gynecological Surgery | Issue 2/2011

Abstract

This case report refers to a 17-year-old woman who was admitted to a gynaecological ward with severe lower abdominal pain. She underwent an explorative laparotomy, which revealed a large mass arising from the appendix. Her uterus, ovaries and tubes were found to be normal. Appendicectomy and omental biopsy was performed. Histology revealed a mesenteric fibromatosis–desmoid tumour.

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Title: Appendicular desmoid tumour, an uncommon cause for abdominal pain
Authors: Vladimir Revicky
Mazen Freij
Jose Nieto
Edward P. Morris
Publication date: 01-05-2011
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Gynecological Surgery / Issue 2/2011
Print ISSN: 1613-2076
Electronic ISSN: 1613-2084
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10397-009-0467-5

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