Recurrent desmoid tumor of the abdominal wall

  • Imane Toughrai
  • Aya Oufkir
  • Said Ait Laalim
  • Karim Ibn Majdoub
  • Khalid Mazaz

Abstract

Desmoid tumors most often occur in abdominal wall. Their tendency to recur lead to repeated operations which can make the abdominal wall reconstruction difficult. We report a 28-year-old female history. The patient was referred to our hospital for a recurrent desmoid tumor of the abdominal wall. The tumor was totally removed. The reconstruction was successful and the patient recovery was uneventful. Radical surgery still the mainstay of the desmoid tumors treatement. In abdominal wall location, the reconstruction can be a real challenge. Many procedures are discussed in literature. We used a double layer mesh covered by a fascial bepedicled flap. Taking into account their unpredictable behaviour and treatment complications, recurrent abdominal desmoid tumors can be managed simply and efficiently.

Pan African Medical Journal 2012; 13:60

Author Biographies

Imane Toughrai
Department B of general surgery, Hassan II faculty hospital, Fes, Morocco
Aya Oufkir
Department of plastic and reconstructive surgery, Hassan II faculty hospital, Fes, Morroco
Said Ait Laalim
Department B of general surgery, Hassan II faculty hospital, Fes, Morocco
Karim Ibn Majdoub
Department B of general surgery, Hassan II faculty hospital, Fes, Morocco
Khalid Mazaz
Department B of general surgery, Hassan II faculty hospital, Fes, Morocco
Published
2013-03-29
Section
Articles

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