Imaging findings of familial adenomatous polyposis-associated aggressive mesenteric fibromatosis: A case report

Introduction. Aggressive fibromatosis, also known as desmoid type fibromatosis (DF) is a locally aggressive fibroblastic neoplasm that can arise anywhere in the body with no potential for metastasis and a high recurrence rate after surgical resection. Mesenteric fibromatosis are locally aggressive D...

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Main Authors: Stošić Srđan, Sotirović-Seničar Slavica
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Published: Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Serbia, University of Defence, Belgrade 2022-01-01
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description Introduction. Aggressive fibromatosis, also known as desmoid type fibromatosis (DF) is a locally aggressive fibroblastic neoplasm that can arise anywhere in the body with no potential for metastasis and a high recurrence rate after surgical resection. Mesenteric fibromatosis are locally aggressive DF of the mesentery with a high propensity for bowel involvement. The real etiology of these tumors remains unknown, occurring sporadically or in association with familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP), as Gardnerʼs syndrome. Case report. A 34-year-old female patient presented with a palpable solid tumefactive mass in the left hemiabdomen. Contrast enhanced computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) revealed multiple massive solid tumefactions in the mesentery and in between the small bowel loops. Colonoscopy confirmed the presence of multiple sessile polyps characteristic of FAP. Tissue samples of the mesenteric mass were acquired via ultrasound guided biopsy with histopathologic confirmation of desmoid fibromatosis with imunohistochemical analysis. The risk of surgery was deemed too high at the time due to the size of the mass and proximity to mesenteric vascular structures, therefore the patient was planned for chemotherapy with a potential for further surgical reevaluation. Conclusion. Mesenteric fibromatosis is a rare neoplasm that presents with a wide range of histologic and imaging features. CT and MRI play a crucial role in evaluation and planning an optimal treatment model for patients with mesenteric fibromatosis.
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spelling doaj-art-b42fb53f3f104df9b1ecb30a31d64b092025-08-20T03:24:33ZengMinistry of Defence of the Republic of Serbia, University of Defence, BelgradeVojnosanitetski Pregled0042-84502406-07202022-01-0179219219510.2298/VSP200722098S0042-84502000098SImaging findings of familial adenomatous polyposis-associated aggressive mesenteric fibromatosis: A case reportStošić Srđan0Sotirović-Seničar Slavica1University Clinical Center of Vojvodina, Center for Radiology, Novi Sad, SerbiaUniversity Clinical Center of Vojvodina, Center for Radiology, Novi Sad, SerbiaIntroduction. Aggressive fibromatosis, also known as desmoid type fibromatosis (DF) is a locally aggressive fibroblastic neoplasm that can arise anywhere in the body with no potential for metastasis and a high recurrence rate after surgical resection. Mesenteric fibromatosis are locally aggressive DF of the mesentery with a high propensity for bowel involvement. The real etiology of these tumors remains unknown, occurring sporadically or in association with familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP), as Gardnerʼs syndrome. Case report. A 34-year-old female patient presented with a palpable solid tumefactive mass in the left hemiabdomen. Contrast enhanced computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) revealed multiple massive solid tumefactions in the mesentery and in between the small bowel loops. Colonoscopy confirmed the presence of multiple sessile polyps characteristic of FAP. Tissue samples of the mesenteric mass were acquired via ultrasound guided biopsy with histopathologic confirmation of desmoid fibromatosis with imunohistochemical analysis. The risk of surgery was deemed too high at the time due to the size of the mass and proximity to mesenteric vascular structures, therefore the patient was planned for chemotherapy with a potential for further surgical reevaluation. Conclusion. Mesenteric fibromatosis is a rare neoplasm that presents with a wide range of histologic and imaging features. CT and MRI play a crucial role in evaluation and planning an optimal treatment model for patients with mesenteric fibromatosis.http://www.doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/0042-8450/2022/0042-84502000098S.pdfbiopsy, needlecolonoscopydiagnosisfibromatosis, abdominalfibromatosis, aggressiveimmunohistochemistrymagnetic resonance imagingmesenterytomography, x-ray computed
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Imaging findings of familial adenomatous polyposis-associated aggressive mesenteric fibromatosis: A case report
Vojnosanitetski Pregled
biopsy, needle
colonoscopy
diagnosis
fibromatosis, abdominal
fibromatosis, aggressive
immunohistochemistry
magnetic resonance imaging
mesentery
tomography, x-ray computed
title Imaging findings of familial adenomatous polyposis-associated aggressive mesenteric fibromatosis: A case report
title_full Imaging findings of familial adenomatous polyposis-associated aggressive mesenteric fibromatosis: A case report
title_fullStr Imaging findings of familial adenomatous polyposis-associated aggressive mesenteric fibromatosis: A case report
title_full_unstemmed Imaging findings of familial adenomatous polyposis-associated aggressive mesenteric fibromatosis: A case report
title_short Imaging findings of familial adenomatous polyposis-associated aggressive mesenteric fibromatosis: A case report
title_sort imaging findings of familial adenomatous polyposis associated aggressive mesenteric fibromatosis a case report
topic biopsy, needle
colonoscopy
diagnosis
fibromatosis, abdominal
fibromatosis, aggressive
immunohistochemistry
magnetic resonance imaging
mesentery
tomography, x-ray computed
url http://www.doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/0042-8450/2022/0042-84502000098S.pdf
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