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. 2014;5(11):789-92.
doi: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2014.08.022. Epub 2014 Aug 30.

Management of the hemophilic pseudotumor of the abdomen: A rare pathological entity

Javier López-Gómez  1 , Juan S Contreras  2 , Marco Figueroa-Ruiz  2 , Erick Servín-Torres  2 , José Velázquez-García  2 , Francisco Bevia-Pérez  2 , Germán Delgadillo-Teyer  2
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Management of the hemophilic pseudotumor of the abdomen: A rare pathological entity

Javier López-Gómez et al. Int J Surg Case Rep. 2014.

Abstract

Introduction: Hemophilic pseudotumor is a rare complication that occurs in patients with severe hemophilia. Results from multiple episodes of bleeding into the bones and soft tissues.

Presentation of case: A 31 years old male patient, with severe hemophilia A. Diagnosed with an abdominal tumor 10 years ago during routine screening, that progressively grew to encompass the entire abdominal area, with symptoms of intestinal obstruction.

Discussion: Hemophilic pseudotumor appears as a painless tumor of slow growth that can compress vital organs producing bone destruction, muscle and skin necrosis. The tumor may have fistulas or break spontaneously.

Conclusion: The abdominal hemophilic pseudotumor is a rare pathological entity, with few reports worldwide, but must be considered in hemophilic patients with a well documented abdominal tumor.

Keywords: Hemophilia A; Hemophilic pseudotumor.

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CT scan of the lesion. Coronal plane.
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CT scan of the abdomen. Sagittal plane.
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