Benign mesenchymoma of the retroperitoneum: A case report and literature review

C. T. Lee, C. J. Fong, D. L. Char, T. Y. Tsao, C. P. Ma, S. Y. Chang, D. S. Yu

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Abstract

Benign mesenchymoma is an uncommon tumor containing at least two or more differentiated mesenchymal elements in addition to fibrous tissue. Furthermore, benign mesenchymoma of the retroperitoneum in adults is a very rare disease entity. A 67-year-old man presented with abdominal distension which had progressed over more than 20 years. A huge abdominal mass had been noted 6 years previously. The patient was admitted to our hospital and received surgical intervention on account of changing bowel habits for 1 month. A huge retroperitoneal tumor weighing 10 kg was excised. Histopathology proved it to be a benign mesenchymoma (lipoma with osseous metaplasia). The postoperative course was uneventful. Herein, we report this case to discuss the clinical picture and review the literature.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)144-146
Number of pages3
JournalFormosan Journal of Surgery
Volume33
Issue number3
Publication statusPublished - Jan 1 2000
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Benign mesenchymoma
  • Retroperitoneum

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Surgery

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