Abdominal wall desmoid tumor mimicking a subserosal uterine leiomyoma

Moamar Al-Jefout1,2, Alabed Walid2, Abomayale Esam2, Alqaisi Amin2, Hawa Nather1,2, Nawayse Sultan2, Khadra Maysa31Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Mutah Medical Faculty, Mutah University, Karak; 2Karak Hospital, Ministry of Health, Karak; 3University of Jordan, Amman, JordanAbstract: Desmo...

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Main Authors: Al-Jefout M, Walid A, Esam A, Amin A, Nather H, Sultan N, Maysa K
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Dove Medical Press 2011-06-01
Series:International Journal of General Medicine
Online Access:http://www.dovepress.com/abdominal-wall-desmoid-tumor-mimicking-a-subserosal-uterine-leiomyoma-a7617
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author Al-Jefout M
Walid A
Esam A
Amin A
Nather H
Sultan N
Maysa K
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description Moamar Al-Jefout1,2, Alabed Walid2, Abomayale Esam2, Alqaisi Amin2, Hawa Nather1,2, Nawayse Sultan2, Khadra Maysa31Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Mutah Medical Faculty, Mutah University, Karak; 2Karak Hospital, Ministry of Health, Karak; 3University of Jordan, Amman, JordanAbstract: Desmoid tumors are cytologically bland fibrous neoplasms originating from musculoaponeurotic structures throughout the body. The cause of desmoid tumors is uncertain, but may be related to trauma or hormonal factors, or may have a genetic association. These tumors can be found in some young women during pregnancy or just after giving birth. We report herein a case of desmoid tumor on the inner aspect of the abdominal wall that mimicked a large subserosal uterine leiomyoma. Initial clinical examination of the patient suggested a large abdominal wall tumor, while the imaging techniques including transabdominal ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging suggested a large subserosal uterine leiomyoma as the initial diagnosis. This case emphasizes the importance of clinical examination during the diagnostic process.Keywords: diagnosis, lesion, ultrasound
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spelling doaj.art-f72242b6f65342f7a44f0ce353a7a0bb2022-12-22T02:19:25ZengDove Medical PressInternational Journal of General Medicine1178-70742011-06-012011default443446Abdominal wall desmoid tumor mimicking a subserosal uterine leiomyomaAl-Jefout MWalid AEsam AAmin ANather HSultan NMaysa KMoamar Al-Jefout1,2, Alabed Walid2, Abomayale Esam2, Alqaisi Amin2, Hawa Nather1,2, Nawayse Sultan2, Khadra Maysa31Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Mutah Medical Faculty, Mutah University, Karak; 2Karak Hospital, Ministry of Health, Karak; 3University of Jordan, Amman, JordanAbstract: Desmoid tumors are cytologically bland fibrous neoplasms originating from musculoaponeurotic structures throughout the body. The cause of desmoid tumors is uncertain, but may be related to trauma or hormonal factors, or may have a genetic association. These tumors can be found in some young women during pregnancy or just after giving birth. We report herein a case of desmoid tumor on the inner aspect of the abdominal wall that mimicked a large subserosal uterine leiomyoma. Initial clinical examination of the patient suggested a large abdominal wall tumor, while the imaging techniques including transabdominal ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging suggested a large subserosal uterine leiomyoma as the initial diagnosis. This case emphasizes the importance of clinical examination during the diagnostic process.Keywords: diagnosis, lesion, ultrasoundhttp://www.dovepress.com/abdominal-wall-desmoid-tumor-mimicking-a-subserosal-uterine-leiomyoma-a7617
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Abdominal wall desmoid tumor mimicking a subserosal uterine leiomyoma
International Journal of General Medicine
title Abdominal wall desmoid tumor mimicking a subserosal uterine leiomyoma
title_full Abdominal wall desmoid tumor mimicking a subserosal uterine leiomyoma
title_fullStr Abdominal wall desmoid tumor mimicking a subserosal uterine leiomyoma
title_full_unstemmed Abdominal wall desmoid tumor mimicking a subserosal uterine leiomyoma
title_short Abdominal wall desmoid tumor mimicking a subserosal uterine leiomyoma
title_sort abdominal wall desmoid tumor mimicking a subserosal uterine leiomyoma
url http://www.dovepress.com/abdominal-wall-desmoid-tumor-mimicking-a-subserosal-uterine-leiomyoma-a7617
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