Desmoid Tumor in Gardner's Syndrome: A Case Report
Author Information
Author(s): Hatzimarkou Andreas, Filippou Dimitrios, Papadopoulos Vasilios, Filippou Georgios, Rizos Spiros, Skandalakis Panagiotis
Primary Institution: GP Hospital 'Tzaneio', Pireaus, Athens, Greece
Conclusion
Extra-abdominal manifestations of Gardner's syndrome along with a palpable abdominal mass would raise suspicion for the presence of a desmoid tumor in the majority of cases.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient presented with acute abdominal pain and a large palpable mass.
- Histological examination confirmed the diagnosis of desmoid tumor.
- The patient had a family history of polyposis coli.
Takeaway
A man with Gardner's syndrome had a rare tumor in his belly that caused him a lot of pain. Doctors found it and did surgery, but he sadly passed away later.
Methodology
The patient underwent surgical treatment after imaging studies revealed a large intra-abdominal mass.
Limitations
The case report is based on a single patient, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
41-year-old male patient.
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