Case report: Intra-abdominal aggressive fibromatosis: A rare cause of hyperemesis

ABSTRACT:

Rationale

Aggressive fibromatosis is a rare and locally infiltrative monoclonal fibroblastic proliferation with lack of metastatic potential. We describe a rare case of intra-abdominal aggressive fibromatosis on young female with hyperemesis.

Patient concerns

A 23-year-old female was admitted with hyperemesis and loss of weight.

Diagnoses

According to imaging findings and immunohistology findings, a diagnosis of intra-abdominal aggressive fibromatosis was formulated.

Outcomes

After the surgery, no evidence of local recurrence was noted during the 6 months of follow-up.

Lessons

AF may explain why pregnant women may have severe hyperemesis.

SUBMITTER: Zou Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9989300 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature