Mesenteric desmoid of the appendix — a case report

✍ Scribed by David M. Furie; Uresh Patel; Arfa Khan; Carl F. Ilardi; Lawrence A. Gordon; Peter G. Herman

• Publisher: Elsevier Science
• Year: 1991
• Tongue: English
• Weight: 400 KB
• Volume: 15
• Category: Article
• ISSN: 0895-6111
• DOI: 10.1016/0895-6111(91)90035-t

✦ Synopsis

A case of an isolated mesenteric desmoid (fibroma) is presented with two unusual characteristics. First, it arises from the mesentery of the appendix. Second, it presents as a twisted desmoid. The CT and US characteristics are presented. This patient was without risk factors for mesenteric fibrosis such as Gardner's syndrome or previous surgery.