Recurrent Enlarging Mesenteric Desmoid Tumor following Remote Surgical Resection

Abstract EN

Intra-abdominal desmoid tumors are commonly associated with genetic syndromes such as familial polyposis coli.

Radiological cross imaging studies such as CT and MRI are used in the preoperative work-up of such tumors.

Postoperatively, CT and MRI are useful in the assessment of recurrent desmoid tumors.

MRI is more accurate in tissue characterization.

Where possible, surgical resection remains the standard first-line treatment.

For patients where surgery is not possible, or the resection margins are not clear, other forms of treatment are possible.

These include hormonal and nonhormonal options.

We present a case of a recurrent sporadic intra-abdominal (mesenteric) desmoid tumor.

Such an entity is rare with few cases reported in the literature.

Treatment options regarding intra-abdominal desmoid tumors will be discussed.