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Imaging findings of a biopsy-proven desmoid tumor of the axilla in a young female
Desmoid tumors (fibromatoses) are rare but locally aggressive tumors that do not metastasize. They are non-encapsulated, well-differentiated lesions made of fibroblasts and collagen, which mainly appear in the mesentery and abdominal wall. Rarely, these tumors can also occur in breasts, making up ap...
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Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
Lenguaje: | English |
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Elsevier
2022
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Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8829495/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/35169402 http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.radcr.2022.01.054 |
Sumario: | Desmoid tumors (fibromatoses) are rare but locally aggressive tumors that do not metastasize. They are non-encapsulated, well-differentiated lesions made of fibroblasts and collagen, which mainly appear in the mesentery and abdominal wall. Rarely, these tumors can also occur in breasts, making up approximately 0.2% of all breast neoplasms. Treatment typically includes surgical excision and/or medical management. We describe a case of a 31-year-old female presenting with a mass in her left axilla that was biopsy proven to be a desmoid tumor. In this case report, we discuss the various imaging findings present on ultrasound, mammography, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging. |
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