[Mesenteric fibromatosis in childhood].

A case of omento-mesenterial fibromatosis in a 6-year-old boy revealing through acute intestinal obstruction is reported. Mesenterial fibromatosis, also known as aggressive fibromatosis or desmoid tumor is generally associated with Gardner's syndrome but otherwise an extremely rare disease. Fibromatoses do not metastasize but are characterized by a high incidence of local recurrence. Primary treatment is operative. After multiple recurrence irradiation, cytostatics and antiestrogens have been used additionally to control the disease.