A Case of Mesenteric Desmoid Tumor Causing Bowel Obstruction After Laparoscopic Surgery.

BACKGROUND

A desmoid tumor is a rare neoplasm that is derived from soft tissues. Although it shows benign characteristics pathologically, local recurrence can occur.

CASE REPORT: We herein report the case of a patient with an intraabdominal desmoid tumor that developed 3 years after laparoscopic appendectomy for acute appendicitis. A 59-year-old male visited our emergency room with complaints of abdominal pain and fullness. Abdominal computed tomography revealed distention of the small intestine with a point of obstruction by an intraabdominal tumor-like region. Pathological findings showed that the tumor was compatible with desmoid fibromatosis.

CONCLUSION

In cases with an intraabdominal tumor after laparoscopic surgery, it is important to consider the possibility of a desmoid tumor, since it is difficult to diagnose it accurately before surgery.