Giant Desmoid tumour of Anterior abdominal wall
Journal Title: Perspectives In Medical Research - Year 2015, Vol 3, Issue 2
Abstract
Desmoid tumour also known as aggressive fibromatosis, are benign tumours arising from musculoaponeurotic structure, it lacks ability to metastasize,it can infiltrate locally and recurrence is common. These tumours are mostly seen in female of reproductive age during and after pregnancy. We report a young female patient with giant desmoid tumour of anterior abdominal wall. Preoperative evaluation was done, histological and imaging modalities revealed desmoid tumour . Wide local excision with the defect repaired primarily was done.
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Ashwaaq Md
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