Desmoid fibroma in pregnancy: a case report

Khardikov A.V.; Ivanova O.Yu.; Luneva I.S.; Borshchev A.V.

doi:https://doi.org/10.17116/rosakush20262603150

Khardikov A.V.

Kursk State Medical University of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, Kursk, Russia

ORCID: 0000-0002-7394-4622

Ivanova O.Yu.

Kursk State Medical University of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, Kursk, Russia

ORCID: 0000-0003-2350-1740

Luneva I.S.

Kursk State Medical University of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, Kursk, Russia

ORCID: 0000-0002-6021-2086

Borshchev A.V.

Kursk State Medical University of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, Kursk, Russia

ORCID: 0000-0003-0766-3846

Desmoid fibroma in pregnancy: a case report

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Khardikov A.V., Ivanova O.Yu., Luneva I.S., Borshchev A.V.

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Journal: Russian Bulletin of Obstetrician-Gynecologist. 2026;26(3): 50‑54

DOI: 10.17116/rosakush20262603150

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Khardikov AV, Ivanova OYu, Luneva IS, Borshchev AV. Desmoid fibroma in pregnancy: a case report. Russian Bulletin of Obstetrician-Gynecologist. 2026;26(3):50‑54. (In Russ.)
https://doi.org/10.17116/rosakush20262603150

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Abstract:

Desmoid fibroma (DF) is a rare connective tissue pathology arising from fibroblasts, characterized by aggressive fibromatosis. DF is classified as a borderline tumor of mesenchymal origin with a propensity for aggressive local growth. In the scientific literature and in obstetric practice, DF is an extremely rare pathology. A clinical case of a desmoid tumor of the anterior abdominal wall in a pregnant woman with a favorable outcome is presented.

Keywords:

pregnancy

desmoid tumor

desmoid fibroid

Authors:

Khardikov A.V.

Kursk State Medical University of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, Kursk, Russia

ORCID: 0000-0002-7394-4622

Ivanova O.Yu.

Kursk State Medical University of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, Kursk, Russia

ORCID: 0000-0003-2350-1740

Luneva I.S.

Kursk State Medical University of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, Kursk, Russia

ORCID: 0000-0002-6021-2086

Borshchev A.V.

Kursk State Medical University of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, Kursk, Russia

ORCID: 0000-0003-0766-3846

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26.12.2025

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23.01.2026

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