A Parietal Wall Desmoid Tumour with Primary Mesh Repair: A Case Report

Abstract

Desmoid tumours are rare benign tumors which are locally aggressive. They develop from muscular aponeurosis. They are mostly sporadic, usually developing from a previous surgical scar. We report a case of 24 year old lady who presented with an abdominal mass of 2 years duration, following her caesarean section 2 years back. The tumor was excised in toto with parietal wall and was reconstructed subsequently with mesh. Patient recovered well with no complications. Desmoid tumours are rare mesenchymal neoplasms which are occasionally associated with FAP/ Gardeners syndrome. Treatment includes complete resection. If adjacent structures/ parietal wall are involved, then en bloc resection with apt reconstruction with biolog-ical and/or synthetic mesh should be performed. Regular follow up is of importance as these tumors are notorious for local recurrence. Key words: Abdominal wall, Desmoid Tumour, Prolene mesh