Mesenteric Desmoid Tumor After Total Gastrectomy
Author Information
Author(s): Tamura Koichi, Tani Masaji, Kinoshita Hiroyuki, Yamaue Hiroki
Primary Institution: Wakayama Medical University, School of Medicine, Wakayama, Japan
Conclusion
Desmoid tumors are rare and can be difficult to diagnose, especially when they occur in unusual locations such as the mesentery of a jejunal pouch after total gastrectomy.
Supporting Evidence
- Desmoid tumors are defined as benign fibrous tissue tumors that can show locally invasive growth.
- The incidence of desmoid tumors is rare, reported at 2-4 cases per 1 million populations.
- Surgical trauma is an important factor that can induce desmoid growth.
- The recurrence rate for mesenteric desmoid tumors after surgical excision is reported to be as high as 77%.
Takeaway
A woman had a rare tumor in her belly after surgery for stomach cancer, and it was hard to figure out what it was at first.
Methodology
The case involved a 73-year-old woman who underwent total gastrectomy and was later found to have a desmoid tumor in the mesentery of the jejunal pouch.
Limitations
The rarity of the tumor makes it difficult to generalize findings to a larger population.
Participant Demographics
73-year-old woman
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