Inflammatory Fibrosarcoma: a Rare Tumor Involving Retroperitoneum, Ileum and Colon

[LANGUAGE= "English"] An inflammatory fibrosarcoma is a rare tumor with a varied biological behavior, from benignto locally aggressive and occasionally malignant. It generally involves mesentery andretroperitoneal structures, but it rarely can involve the hollow viscera and commonly affect...

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Published in:Journal of Clinical Practice & Research 2007-01, Vol.29 (5), p.419
Main Authors: Yaşar, Mehmet, Aslaner, Arif, Zengin, Ahmet, Turgut, Taner
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Age groups
Colon
Fibrosarcoma
Intestinal obstruction
Mesentery
Small intestine
Young adults
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Summary:[LANGUAGE= "English"] An inflammatory fibrosarcoma is a rare tumor with a varied biological behavior, from benignto locally aggressive and occasionally malignant. It generally involves mesentery andretroperitoneal structures, but it rarely can involve the hollow viscera and commonly affectschildren and young adults.We report a case of inflammatory fibrosarcoma affecting an unusual age group, involving theileum and descending colon (a rare site) causing subacute intestinal obstruction. We alsodiscuss its surgical management, differential diagnosis and review of current literature.
ISSN:2980-2156