title: Mesenteric desmoid of the appendix--a case report.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Long Island Jewish Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Department of Radiology, New Hyde Park, NY 11042.
authors.forename: D M
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: Furie
authors.forename: U
authors.initials: U
authors.lastname: Patel
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Khan
authors.forename: C F
authors.initials: CF
authors.lastname: Ilardi
authors.forename: L A
authors.initials: LA
authors.lastname: Gordon
authors.forename: P G
authors.initials: PG
authors.lastname: Herman
mesh_terms: D001063:Appendiceal Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D005350:Fibroma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged