Giant desmoid tumour mimicking recurrent uterine myoma in a nulliparous young Nigerian: a case report

Large desmoid tumors may be misdiagnosed or mistaken for uterine leiomyoma or other abdominal or pelvic tumors. Attention should therefore be paid to detailed patient history and systematic clinical evaluation. To guard against incisional hernia associated with surgical resection of huge desmoid tumors, mesh reconstruction is recommended.