A Case of Painful Growing Abdominal Wall Mass during Pregnancy Requiring Resection in the Second Trimester
Shlomo M. Stemmer,
Cintia Gomes,
Elyce H. Cardonick
Abstract:Desmoid fibromatosis (DF) is a rare and locally aggressive neoplasm. We present a case of a 28-year-old previously healthy multigravida who noticed a lump in her abdomen near the umbilicus two months before becoming pregnant. It underwent rapid growth during pregnancy, causing pain and discomfort. Targeted ultrasound of the area showed an irregular mass measuring 0.9×1.7×1.4 cm. The origin of the mass was unclear, suggesting a connection with the intra-abdominal contents. An MRI done three weeks later revealed… Show more
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