Rapidly enlarging port-site mass after thoracoscopic lung resection: desmoid-type fibromatosis mimicking pleural recurrence. [PDF]
Background Desmoid-type fibromatosis is a rare, benign fibroblastic neoplasm characterized by infiltrative growth and a tendency for local recurrence despite the absence of metastatic potential.
Kamimura G +9 more
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Oral vinorelbine in young patients with desmoid-type fibromatosis
International audienceBackground: Desmoid-type fibromatosis are rare intermediate tumors in children and adolescents. Owing to local aggressiveness and relapse, systemic treatment for symptomatic advanced or progressive forms is recommended.
Marie Karanian +21 more
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Immunohistochemical evaluation of potential molecular targets of desmoid-type fibromatosis
Desmoid-type fibromatosis is locally aggressive tumor rare in general population, although commonly present in patients with familial adenomatous polyposis, significantly contributing to the morbidity and mortality of patients.
Andrea Janegova +5 more
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PARP-1 expression as a prognostic factor in Desmoid-type fibromatosis. [PDF]
Desmoid-type fibromatoses (or desmoid tumors) are entities of intermediate biological potential and are locally invasive. Radical surgery, as state of the art therapy, is frequently limited by incomplete resections.
Melcher, Ingo +10 more
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Objective: Desmoid fibromatosis (DF) is a rare, locally aggressive soft tissue tumor. Computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) play a critical role in the diagnosis of DF and in developing treatment plans.
Yu-Tse Hung, Yu-Fang Huang, Pei-Ying Wu
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Pancreatic cystic desmoid tumor following metastatic colon cancer surgery: A case report
Desmoid tumors are rare, benign, and locally aggressive neoplasms that stem from connective tissue that have high rates of recurrence after surgery. Intra-abdominal desmoid-type fibromatosis can arise in 2 forms: sporadic or hereditary (associated with ...
Shahab Shayesteh, MD +5 more
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Papillary thyroid carcinoma with desmoid fibromatosis: a case report and review of literature
Desmoid-type fibromatosis (DF) is a rare monoclonal, fibroblastic proliferation characterized by an unpredictable and variable clinical course. We present the case of a 56-year-old woman who underwent total thyroidectomy for papillary thyroid carcinoma ...
Luis Agustín Ramírez Stieben +1 more
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Desmoid-Type Fibromatosis Associated with Silicone Breast Implants
Desmoid-type fibromatosis (extra-abdominal desmoid tumor) arising in the breast is a rare benign disease entity, accounting for 0.2% of all breast tumors.
Jong Soo Park +2 more
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Secondary Osteosarcoma After Carbon-Ion Radiotherapy for Desmoid-Type Fibromatosis: A Case Report. [PDF]
Background Radiotherapy is considered an alternative treatment for unresectable or pharmacologically resistant desmoid‐type fibromatosis. While it results in relatively good local control, the risk of secondary malignancy remains a concern.
Aketo M +9 more
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Percutaneous Microwave Ablation of Desmoid Fibromatosis.
To demonstrate the feasibility of percutaneous microwave ablation in desmoid fibromatosis with respect to tumor volume control and improvement in the quality of life.
Ruiz Santiago, Fernando +3 more
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