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Abdominal wall desmoid tumor mimicking a subserosal uterine leiomyoma

Authors Al-Jefout M , Al-Abed W, Abomayaleh E, Qaisy A, Hawa N, Nawayse S, Khadra M

Published 8 June 2011 Volume 2011:4 Pages 443—446

DOI https://doi.org/10.2147/IJGM.S18951

Review by Single anonymous peer review

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Moamar Al-Jefout1,2, Alabed Walid2, Abomayale Esam2, Alqaisi Amin2, Hawa Nather1,2, Nawayse Sultan2, Khadra Maysa3
1Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Mutah Medical Faculty, Mutah University, Karak; 2Karak Hospital, Ministry of Health, Karak; 3University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan

Abstract: 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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