Published February 2008 | Version v1
Journal article

Recurring fibromatosis of breast following tumorectomy: a case report

  • 1. College of Medicine, Yeungnam University, Daegu (Korea, Republic of)

Description

A fibromatosis or desmoid tumor of the breast is an extremely rare benign tumor, which is often presented clinically and radiologically as a malignant tumor. Although benign, fibromatosis or desmoid tumors can grow aggressively in local infiltrating patterns. The recurrence is relatively common; hence a wide excision with a clear margin around the tumor is necessary. We report a case of a young female patient with a recurring fibromatosis of the breast after a local excision

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Journal of the Korean Radiological Society
Journal Volume
58
Journal Issue
2
Series
10 refs, 2 figs
Journal Page Range
p. 195-198
ISSN
1738-2637

INIS

Country of Publication
Korea, Republic of
Country of Input or Organization
Korea, Republic of
INIS RN
39096415
Subject category
S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
Descriptors DEI
MAMMARY GLANDS; NEOPLASMS; PATIENTS; RADIOLOGY
Descriptors DEC
BODY; DISEASES; GLANDS; MEDICINE; NUCLEAR MEDICINE; ORGANS