[Desmoid tumor in a cesarean section scar as a labor complication in subsequent pregnancy]

Abstract

A fist-sized tumour was seen in a Caesarean section scar of a 28-year old pregnant Turkish woman who had been operated on three years previously. The tumour was excised during Caesarean section and diagnosed as desmoid tumour. Etiology and pathogenesis of these rare soft tissue tumours are discussed and the literature reviewed.