Published October 2013 | Version v1
Journal article

Desmoid type fibromatosis in the facet joint of lumbar spine: Case report and review of literature

  • 1. CHA Bundang Medical Center, CHA University, Seongnam (Korea, Republic of)

Description

Desmoid type fibromatosis is a benign fibroblastic tumor arising from the fascia or musculoaponeurosis. It may occur in various locations, but most commonly in the shoulder girdle and neck; to our knowledge, there has been no reported case originating from a facet joint of the spine. We report CT and MR imaging findings of a desmoid type fibromatosis, involving the facet joint of the L3-4 spine with bone involvement.

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Korean Journal of Radiology
Journal Volume
14
Journal Issue
5
Series
22 refs, 1 fig
Journal Page Range
p. 818-822
ISSN
1229-6929

INIS

Country of Publication
Korea, Republic of
Country of Input or Organization
Korea, Republic of
INIS RN
46011797
Subject category
S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
Descriptors DEI
ARMS; COMPUTERIZED TOMOGRAPHY; NECK; NEOPLASMS; NMR IMAGING; SKELETON; VERTEBRAE
Descriptors DEC
BODY; DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES; DISEASES; LIMBS; ORGANS; SKELETON; TOMOGRAPHY