UN CAS DE TUMEUR DESMOÏDE (TD) DE LA PAROI ABDOMINALE PRIS EN CHARGE A LA CLINIQUE UNIVERSITAIRE DE CHIRURGIE VISCÉRALE DU CENTRE NATIONAL HOSPITALIER UNIVERSITAIRE (CNHU-HKM) DE COTONOU -BÉNIN.

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Abstract Background Desmoid tumors are rare locally invasive tumors, but without metastatic potential. We report a case of recurrent locally advanced desmoid tumor of the anterior abdominal wall. We discuss the place of surgery and systemic treatments in the management of desmoid tumors. Report A 51-year-old woman presented at the Visceral Surgery Department of The National University Hospital (CNHUHKM) in January 2021 for a recurrent anterior abdominal wall tumor. The recurrence occurred 3 years after a first resection performed in 2008. The mass was centered on the umbilicus and was estimated 24 cm, ulcerated and hemorrhagic. She underwent a wide resection. Pathology report concluded to an ulcerated desmoid tumor. The postoperative course was uneventful. Eight months after resection, she showed no clinical signs of recurrence. Conclusion We presented a case of recurrent desmoid tumor of the abdominal wall. Although the indications for surgery have been restricted in recent years, it remains essential treatment for well selected patients. Key words: Desmoid tumor, abdominal wall, wide resection.