Fibromatosis, Abdominal
Synonyms
Abdominal Fibromatoses
Abdominal Fibromatosis
Fibromatoses, 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)