Multicentric extra-abdominal desmoid tumours

Br J Plast Surg. 2004 Jun;57(4):362-5. doi: 10.1016/j.bjps.2004.02.014.

Abstract

Despite their classification as benign, desmoid tumours are difficult to diagnose and manage. They are prone to recurrence and resection can be debilitating. Rarely, synchronous or metachronous multicentric desmoid tumours occur and may require further excision. Therefore, early detection of recurrence and multicentric tumours is vital. We present a case of metachronous desmoid tumours, and review the literature to propose a treatment pathway.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Buttocks
  • Fibromatosis, Aggressive / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male
  • Muscle Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Neoplasms, Second Primary / diagnosis
  • Neoplasms, Second Primary / surgery*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed