Familial adenomatous polyposis
ICD-10 D12.6 · ICD-11 2B90.Y.1

Treatment of FAP with Symptomatic Intra-Abdominal Desmoid Tumour, Air-Fluid Levels, and Generalized Peritonitis

Familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) is associated with intra-abdominal desmoid tumours, which can deteriorate into an acute presentation. When a desmoid becomes symptomatic and imaging demonstrates air-fluid levels alongside generalized peritonitis, the clinical situation demands urgent, structured management.

Clinical scenario

Symptomatic intra-abdominal desmoid tumour with air-fluid levels; generalized peritonitis present.

Treatment approach

Surgical intervention is the indicated approach for this presentation. The full structured protocol — including specific operative options and further steps — is available via the link below.

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References

DOI: 10.1093/bjs/znae263

Symptomatic intra-abdominal desmoid with air-fluid levels

Generalized peritonitis?

Surgery

Excision or drainage ± defunctioning

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