Aggressive angiomyxoma presenting with huge abdominal lump: A case report
2008
Case Report of Aggressive Angiomyxoma in an 18-Year-Old Female
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Kumar Sanjeev, Agrawal Nikhil, Khanna Rahul, Khanna AK
Primary Institution: Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University
Conclusion
Aggressive angiomyxoma can present with unusual features, but wide excision is curative and the prognosis is good.
Supporting Evidence
- The tumor was found to weigh about 15 Kg and was successfully excised.
- Histopathology confirmed the diagnosis of aggressive angiomyxoma.
- Imaging studies showed a complex cystic mass occupying the abdomen and pelvis.
Takeaway
A rare tumor called aggressive angiomyxoma can grow large in the abdomen and needs surgery to remove it.
Methodology
The patient underwent laparotomy for tumor excision after imaging studies indicated a large mass.
Participant Demographics
An 18-year-old unmarried female.
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