title: Mesenteric desmoid tumor causing ureteric obstruction.
abstract: Desmoid tumors are rare, accounting for just 0.03% of all neoplasms and less than 3% of all soft tissue tumors. Although these tumors are benign, they are locally invasive and can cause considerable morbidity and mortality. We describe the case of a 16-year-old female who presented with hydronephroureter secondary to an intra-abdominal desmoid tumor. This case report draws the attention of urologists to the diagnostic dilemma and therapeutic challenges associated with an intra-abdominal mass causing ureteral obstruction especially in young patients.
authors.affiliation: Surgical Professorial Unit, Department of Surgery, St Vincent's University Hospital, Elm Park, Dublin, Ireland. daniellecollins@rcsi.ie <daniellecollins@rcsi.ie>
authors.forename: Danielle
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Collins
authors.forename: Eddie
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Myers
authors.forename: Dara
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Kavanagh
authors.forename: Gerald
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Lennon
authors.forename: Enda
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: McDermott
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D005260:Female; D018222:Desmoid Tumors / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008643:Mesentery; D010534:Peritoneal Neoplasms / Q000150:complications*; D014517:Ureteral Obstruction / Q000209:etiology*