Fibromatosis of the Plantar Fascia: Diagnosis and Indications For Surgical Treatment [PDF]
, 1999 Plantar fibromatosis is a rare, benign lesion involving the plantar aponeurosis. Eleven patients (13 feet) underwent 24 operations, including local excision, wide excision, or complete plantar fasciectomy. Clinical results were evaluated retrospectively.
Aviles E. +23 more
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Diagnostic imaging and CEUS findings in a rare case of Desmoid-type fibromatosis. A case report [PDF]
, 2018 Desmoid-type fibromatosis (DF), also known as aggressive fibromatosis, is a locally aggressive benign fibroblastic neoplasm that can infiltrate or recur but cannot metastasize.
De Felice, Carlo +6 more
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Hereditary gingival fibromatosis: clinical and ultrastructural features of a new family [PDF]
, 2014 Objective: This article describes the diagnosis, clinical and microscopic (histopathology and ultrastructural) features and treatment of a new family with hereditary gingival fibromatosis (HGF) and highlights the importance of this genetic condition ...
Alves, Lucas Rodrigues +6 more
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When is a GIST not a GIST? A case report of synchronous metastatic gastrointestinal stromal tumor and fibromatosis [PDF]
, 2009 Background A number of non-malignant diseases that share similar morphological features as gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) have been reported. Co-existence of GIST with these other diseases is rarely recognized or reported.
Chee Khoon Lee +19 more
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Squamous Cell Carcinoma and Ledderhose Disease: A Case Report [PDF]
, 2013 Ledderhose disease is disorder of the plantar aponeurosis. This disease is not so common and can be tackled with a surgical or conservative approach.
Cherubino, M. +5 more
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TALEN-mediated apc mutation in Xenopus tropicalis phenocopies familial adenomatous polyposis [PDF]
, 2015 Truncating mutations in the tumor suppressor gene adenomatous polyposis coli (APC) are the initiating step in the vast majority of sporadic colorectal cancers, and they underlie familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) syndromes.
Creytens, David +8 more
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Fibroblasts Collagen Production and Histological Alterations in Hereditary Gingival Fibromatosis [PDF]
, 2019 Hereditary gingival fibromatosis is a disorder for which the etiology remains unknown. We aimed to evaluate the fibroblasts and histological alterations to give new clues.
Bullon, Pedro +3 more
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Aggressive intraabdominal fibromatosis [PDF]
, 2006 Background. Intraabdominal or mesenteric fibromatosis is a rare benign nonmetastatic neoplasm that appears as a sporadic lesion or in patients with familiar polyposis. Its evolution is unpredictable.
Grubor Nikica +5 more
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Involvement of pro-inflammatory cytokines and growth factors in the pathogenesis of Dupuytren's contracture: a novel target for a possible future therapeutic strategy? [PDF]
, 2015 Dupuytren's contracture (DC) is a benign fibro-proliferative disease of the hand causing fibrotic nodules and fascial cords which determine debilitating contracture and deformities of fingers and hands.
Alberto Signore +11 more
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Hyaline fibromatosis syndrome (juvenile hyaline fibromatosis): whole-body MR findings in two siblings with different subcutaneous nodules distribution [PDF]
, 2017 : Hyaline fibromatosis syndrome (juvenile hyaline fibromatosis) is a rare, progressive, autosomal recessive disorder whose main hallmark is the deposition of amorphous hyaline material in soft tissues, with an evolutionary course and health impairment ...
Castiglione, D. +4 more
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