Desmoid tumors in Gardner Syndrome: use of computed tomography

Journal Article · Fri Jun 01 04:00:00 EDT 1984 · AJR, Am. J. Roentgenol.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2214/ajr.142.6.1141· OSTI ID:7015051

Magid, D; Fishman, E K; Jones, B; Hoover, H C; Feinstein, R; Siegelman, S S

Desmoid tumors are known to be associated with Gardner Syndrome and, when located in the mesentery, can contribute to morbidity and mortality. Computed tomography (CT) was used to evaluated six patients with Gardner Syndrome who, after colectomy, complained either of abdominal pain or of palpable masses. In five patients, desmoids of the mesentery, abdominal wall, and paraspinous muscles were diagnosed; four of these were later proven surgically. The sixth case, with both CT and subsequent surgery negative for desmoid lesions, is included to illustrate the ability of CT to replace exploratory surgery in certain instances. CT provides a relatively noninvasive means of assessing and following patients with Gardner Syndrome after colectomy and delaying or preventing further surgery or, if necessary, providing a surgical road map to optimize unavoidable procedures.

• Research Organization: Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Baltimore, MD
• OSTI ID: 7015051
• Journal Information: AJR, Am. J. Roentgenol.; (United States), Journal Name: AJR, Am. J. Roentgenol.; (United States) Vol. 142:6; ISSN AAJRD
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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