Mesenteric Fibromatosis Presenting with Ascites in Childhood

Mesenteric Fibromatosis Presenting with Ascites in Childhood

Summary A 7‐year‐old boy presented with acute ascites due to mesenteric fibromatosis. The pathophysiological mechanisms for formation of ascitic fluid and some aspects of the aetiology of intra‐abdominal fibromatosis and its association with Gardener's syndrome are discussed.

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition 1990-07, Vol.11 (1), p.118-122
Hauptverfasser: Mecrow, I. K., Miller, V., Lendon, M., Doig, C. M.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Ascites
Ascites - diagnosis
Ascites - etiology
Ascites - physiopathology
Child
Fibroma - diagnosis
Fibroma - pathology
Gardner Syndrome - diagnosis
Gardner Syndrome - pathology
Gardner Syndrome - physiopathology
Humans
Male
Mesenteric fibromatosis
Mesentery
Peritoneal Neoplasms - diagnosis
Peritoneal Neoplasms - pathology
Peritoneal Neoplasms - physiopathology
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Zusammenfassung:Summary A 7‐year‐old boy presented with acute ascites due to mesenteric fibromatosis. The pathophysiological mechanisms for formation of ascitic fluid and some aspects of the aetiology of intra‐abdominal fibromatosis and its association with Gardener's syndrome are discussed.
ISSN:0277-2116
1536-4801
DOI:10.1002/j.1536-4801.1990.tb10070.x