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