El Abdominal wall desmoid tumour: revisited

Abstract

Desmoid tumours are histologically fibrous
neoplasms originating from the musculoaponeurotic
structures throughout the body. The term desmoid, was first
used by Muller in 1838, was derived from the Greek word
desmos, which means tendon like. Desmoid tumours often
appear as infiltrative, well-differentiated, firm overgrowths of
fibrous tissue, and are generally slowly locally invasive.
Nevertheless, the synonym aggressive fibromatosis describes the marked cellularity and aggressive
local behavior. The course and the tendency for recurrence make the treatment of this relatively rare
fibrous tumour challenging.
Here we report of a 17-year old female presented with a desmoid tumour of the anterior abdominal
wall.