Desmoid tumor of the abdominal wall: a case report

Athanasios S. Economou, Xanthi Pitta, Efstathios Andreadis, Leonidas Papapavlou, T. Chrissidis

Journal of Medical Case Reports · 2011 · 26 citations · 10 references

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Abstract

The diagnosis of desmoid tumor should be strongly considered even in male patients with an abdominal mass and a history of previous abdominal surgery. The goal of its treatment is complete tumor excision and avoidance of the development of complications such as hernia.

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