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... > Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases > Connective Tissue Diseases > Neoplasms, Connective Tissue > Neoplasms, Fibrous Tissue > Fibroma > Fibromatosis, Abdominal
... > Neoplasms > Neoplasms by Histologic Type > Neoplasms, Connective and Soft Tissue > Neoplasms, Connective Tissue > Neoplasms, Fibrous Tissue > Fibroma > Fibromatosis, Abdominal

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Fibromatosis, Abdominal  

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Note

  • abdominal refers to the abdominal muscles; multiple; solitary = probably FIBROMA; do not coordinate with ABDOMINAL MUSCLES or ABDOMINAL NEOPLASMS

Scope note

  • A relatively large mass of unusually firm scarlike connective tissue resulting from active participation of fibroblasts, occurring most frequently in the abdominal muscles of women who have borne children. The fibroblasts infiltrate surrounding muscle and fascia. (Stedman, 25th ed)

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