Journal Basic Info
- Impact Factor: 1.995**
- H-Index: 8
- ISSN: 2474-1647
- DOI: 10.25107/2474-1647
Major Scope
- Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
- Gastroenterological Surgery
- Colon and Rectal Surgery
- Robotic Surgery
- Orthopaedic Surgery
- Plastic Surgery
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Neurological Surgery
Abstract
Citation: Clin Surg. 2016;1(1):1188.Case Report | Open Access
Sporadic Mesenteric Fibromatosis Presenting as Intra-Abdominal Sepsis
Hunter Nolen, Kulvinder S. Bajwa, Sheilendra S. Mehta, Peter A. Walker, M. Elaine Kling and Shinil K. Shah
Department of Surgery, McGovern Medical School, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, USA
Department of Pathology and Laboratory Science, Memorial Hermann Hospital System, USA
Michael E DeBakey Institute of Comparative Cardiovascular Science and Biomedical Devices, USA
*Correspondance to: Shinil K Shah
PDF Full Text DOI: 10.25107/2474-1647.1188
Abstract
We report an unusual case of mesenteric fibromatosis, a desmoid tumor, mimicking a left upper quadrant abscess, presenting as sepsis and colonic pseudo-obstruction. The authors review the presentation, workup and suggested treatment strategies for this rare tumor.
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Nolen H, Bajwa KS, Mehta SS, Walker PA, Kling ME, Shah SK. Sporadic Mesenteric Fibromatosis Presenting as Intra-Abdominal Sepsis. Clin Surg. 2016; 1: 1188.
