Frontiers in Surgery (Feb 2023)
Case report: Intra-abdominal aggressive fibromatosis: A rare cause of hyperemesis
Abstract
RationaleAggressive fibromatosis is a rare and locally infiltrative monoclonal fibroblastic proliferation with lack of metastatic potential. We describe a rare case of intra-abdominal aggressive fibromatosis on young female with hyperemesis.Patient concernsA 23-year-old female was admitted with hyperemesis and loss of weight.DiagnosesAccording to imaging findings and immunohistology findings, a diagnosis of intra-abdominal aggressive fibromatosis was formulated.OutcomesAfter the surgery, no evidence of local recurrence was noted during the 6 months of follow-up.LessonsAF may explain why pregnant women may have severe hyperemesis.
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