RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Palliative Resection of a Giant Mesenteric Desmoid Tumor JF Ochsner Journal JO Ochsner J FD O. P. Jindal Global University SP 468 OP 472 VO 15 IS 4 A1 Jeremy J. Sugrue A1 Stephanie B. Cohen A1 Roland M. Marshall A1 Adam I. Riker YR 2015 UL http://www.ochsnerjournal.org/content/15/4/468.abstract AB Background Desmoid tumors are relatively uncommon tumors, and those occurring sporadically and in an intraabdominal location are especially rare. Although desmoid tumors have a benign histologic appearance and lack the ability to metastasize, they can invade locally, often aggressively, grow to large sizes, and recur repeatedly.Case Report We present the case of a symptomatic, giant mesenteric desmoid tumor discovered incidentally during workup for the patient's previous history of lung cancer. The patient elected to undergo palliative resection of the tumor because of persistent and unrelenting abdominal pain.Conclusion Because of the rarity of the disease, no clear evidence-based guidelines exist for the treatment of sporadic mesenteric desmoid tumors. Review of the available literature suggests that surgical resection with negative margins is a reasonable approach for patients with symptomatic tumors.