Fibromatosis, Abdominal

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)

Year introduced: 1994

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Tree Number(s): C04.557.450.565.590.340.400

MeSH Unique ID: D018221

Entry Terms:

• Abdominal Fibromatoses
• Abdominal Fibromatosis
• Fibromatoses, Abdominal

Previous Indexing:

• Fibroma (1967-1993)

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Diseases Category
Neoplasms
Neoplasms by Histologic Type
Neoplasms, Connective and Soft Tissue
Neoplasms, Connective Tissue
Neoplasms, Fibrous Tissue
Fibroma
Fibromatosis, Abdominal