Development of multifocal extra‐abdominal desmoid fibromatosis after surgical resection
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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Large Multicentric Synchronous Extra-Abdominal Fibromatosis of the Leg and Foot: A Case Report [PDF]
Extra-abdominal fibromatosis is an uncommon, benign locally aggressive fibrous soft-tissue tumor that usually occurs in the shoulders, chest wall, back, thigh, and head and neck affecting the young adult population.
Ashwini M. Bakde +3 more
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Extra-abdominal desmoid tumor fibromatosis: a multicenter EMSOS study [PDF]
Background Extra-abdominal desmoid tumor fibromatosis (DTF) is a rare, locally aggressive soft tissue tumour. The best treatment modality for this patient cohort is still object of debate. Questions/purpose This paper aimed to (1) to compare the outcomes
Pierluigi Cuomo +18 more
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Largest size of extra-abdominal fibromatosis of axilla in a young man. [PDF]
An 18-year-old man presented with complaint of large size lump of 22×18×10 cm in the left axilla for >4 years duration. He also had complaint of restricted movement of left upper limb at shoulder joint.
Kumar A, Kumar S, Sinha R, Kumari V.
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Extra-abdominal fibromatosis: Clinical and therapeutic considerations based on an illustrative case. [PDF]
Extra-abdominal fibromatosis is a rare, benign disease that is characterized by a local but not metastatic invasivity. In particular, desmoid tumors of the chest wall represent only 10-20% of all deep fibromatoses. The disease occurs more often in females and has a higher incidence between puberty and the fourth decade of life.
Fornaro R +8 more
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Case Report: Giant cystic solid aggressive fibromatosis of the pancreas: clinical and pathologic features [PDF]
BackgroundAggressive fibromatosis is a rare and aggressive soft tissue tumor. The pathologic histomorphology is varied and characterized by fibroblast and myofibroblast differentiation.
Runlin Feng +6 more
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Fibromatosis of the accessory breast mimicking a malignant tumor: a rare case report and literature review [PDF]
Fibromatosis is a rare neoplasm characterized by fibroblastic and myofibroblastic proliferation. Fibromatosis that occurred in the accessory breast has never been reported in the literature worldwide.
Jing Li +6 more
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Clinical results of active surveillance for extra‐abdominal desmoid‐type fibromatosis
Background The treatment of choice for desmoid‐type fibromatosis (DF) has been changed to active surveillance (AS). However, few studies have reported clinical outcomes of AS modality in Asian countries. This study aimed to clarify the significance of AS
Tomohisa Sakai +6 more
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Extra-Abdominal Fibromatosis (Desmoid Tumor): A Rare Tumor of the Lower Extremity Arising from the Popliteal Fossa [PDF]
Aggressive fibromatosis is a rare soft tissue tumor. Although it lacks metastatic potential, it can grow aggressively in a locally infiltrating pattern. The tumors frequently recur after surgical excision, which remains the treatment of choice.
Mehmet Ali Kaygin +5 more
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Radiologic response assessment in patients with desmoid-type fibromatosis treated with percutaneous cryoablation [PDF]
Objective Percutaneous cryoablation (PC) has been incorporated among first-line treatment options for desmoid-type fibromatosis (DF). Loco-regional therapies, including PC, induce tissue changes that may precede measurable tumor shrinkage, thereby ...
Andrea Vanzulli +18 more
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