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Desmoid tumor initially unresectable – About two cases [PDF]
Iranian Journal of Colorectal Research, 2019 Desmoid tumor, also called aggressive fibromatosis, is a rare fibroblastic proliferation of connective tissue and skeletal muscle aponeurosis. The aetiology of desmoid tumours is poorly understood, but they have been related with oestrogen stimuli ...
Sara Senti Farraraons +4 more
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Mesenteric desmoid tumor of the interposed jejunal pouch after total gastrectomy
World Journal of Surgical Oncology, 2006 Background Desmoid tumor is a rare entity, and most desmoid tumors are located in abdominal wall or extra-abdominal tissues. Occurrence of desmoid tumor in mesentry is extremely rare.
Kinoshita Hiroyuki +3 more
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Large Desmoid Tumor in the Setting of Prior Cosmetic Breast Augmentation
European Journal of Breast Health, 2022 Desmoid tumors of the breast are rare, comprising 0.2% of all breast tumors. They may be locally invasive but do not metastasize. The etiology is multifactorial including surgical trauma in the setting of prior cosmetic augmentation breast implants.
Kristin Krupa +4 more
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Undifferentiated Embryonal Sarcoma of the Liver in a 6 Years Old Male Patient: A Case Report. [PDF]
Clin Case RepABSTRACT Undifferentiated Embryonal Sarcoma of the Liver (UESL) is a rare, aggressive mesenchymal tumor predominantly affecting children. Its non‐specific clinical presentation and variable imaging characteristics often lead to diagnostic delays and complex management.
Msemo R +5 more
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Development of multifocal extra‐abdominal desmoid fibromatosis after surgical resection
Clinical Case Reports, 2019 Multifocal fibromatosis is a rare entity. We report on two cases where multifocal disease developed after surgical resection. Chronic inflammation and repetitive trauma may be considered a risk factor for developing multifocal disease.
Brendon M. Bauer +2 more
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Journal of Medical Case Reports, 2018 Background Desmoid-type fibromatoses are rare benign and fibrous tumors that account for approximately 0.03% of total neoplasms. Within this category of neoplasms, pancreatic desmoid-type fibromatosis is an extremely rare subgroup, accounting for ...
Joseph Clarence Torres, Chen Xin
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Journal of Nepal Medical Association, 2021 Desmoid tumors most commonly occur in the anterior abdominal wall in approximately 50% of cases and are locally aggressive. We describe a case of a 38-year-old lady who was investigated as a case of gastrointestinal tumor.
Anup Chalise +2 more
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Rare Tumors, 2019 Desmoid tumors are locally invasive sarcoma, affecting 5–6 individuals out of 1,000,000 per year. The desmoid tumors have high rates of recurrence after resection and can lead to significant deterioration of the quality of life of patients.
Kelly A Mercier, Darragh M Walsh
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Journal of the Belgian Society of Radiology, 2015 A 47-year-old female was referred to the hospital because of persistent pain at the ventral right side of the chest for several weeks. Except for ankylosing spondylitis, her medical history was insignificant. The patient doesn’t smoke and there is no history of thoracic trauma or surgery. There were no alarm symptoms.
D’Hooghe, L +4 more
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Desmoid tumor of the abdominal wall: case report
PAMJ Clinical Medicine, 2020 Desmoid tumors are rare fibrous tumors of the soft tissues. Develops on the abdominal wall, in the abdomen, or extra-abdominal. Parietal location is very common among women. Hormonal factors are incriminated.
Kaoutar Achehboune +3 more
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