Document Type

Article

Publication Title

Cureus

Abstract

Desmoid tumors are soft tissue proliferations with a tendency to invade surrounding tissues and, when occurring in the mesentery, can present with obstructive symptoms, pain, or organ damage. This report presents a case of a 33-year-old male with no medical history or contributory family history who developed systemic infectious symptoms related to cystic necrosis of a desmoid tumor. The cystic necrosis suggests that the tumor may have grown so rapidly that it outgrew its vascular supply before causing any symptoms, highlighting the diverse range of presentations and emphasizing individualized treatment plans.

DOI

10.7759/cureus.114877

Publication Date

8-20-2026

Keywords

cystic necrosis, desmoid, intra-abdominal desmoid, mesenteric tumor, pathogenesis

ISSN

2168-8184

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