Published in:
01-03-2011 | Original Paper
Unusual presentation of desmoid tumor in the small intestine: a case report
Authors:
Ching-Wei Chang, Tsang-En Wang, Wen-Hsiung Chang, Tsen-Long Yang, Chi-Kuan Chen, Yu-Chung Hung, Shou-Chuan Shih
Published in:
Medical Oncology
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Issue 1/2011
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Abstract
Desmoid tumor originating from the small intestine is extremely rare. We report a 50-year-old man who presented with the sudden onset of severe abdominal pain. Computerized tomography (CT) demonstrated a huge homogeneous tumor in the lower abdomen that appeared to be in continuity with the distal ileum. The mass adherent to the ileum was resected and proved to be a desmoid tumor. The patient has remained recurrence free on follow-up.