Mesenteric fibromatosis: cytologic, histologic, and ultrastructural findings in a case.
The cytologic findings in a case of mesenteric fibromatosis initially suggested the diagnosis of a benign spindle-cell soft-tissue tumor. Subsequent histology and electron microscopy were performed on the resected mass, and the definitive diagnosis was established. The patient had a history of previous abdominal surgery, but no features of Gardner's syndrome. The difficulties associated with the diagnosis of mesenteric fibromatosis and the cytologic diagnosis of benign and spindle-cell soft-tissue tumors and low-grade sarcomas in general are discussed.
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Department of Anatomical Pathology, Repatriation General Hospital, Concord, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
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Loughman
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Newland
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D000368:Aged; D005350:Fibroma / Q000473:pathology* / Q000648:ultrastructure; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008643:Mesentery / Q000473:pathology*; D008854:Microscopy, Electron; D010534:Peritoneal Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology* / Q000648:ultrastructure