Extra-abdominal desmoid type fibromatosis in the infra clavicular region (pectoralis major muscle): a rare case report
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports - Year 2015, Vol 3, Issue 10
Abstract
Desmoid tumours are rare mesenchymal tumor, accounting for 0.03% of all neoplasms. The deep fibromatoses are classified into extra-abdominal, abdominal, and intra-abdominal. Extra-abdominal fibromatosis is a rare entity of desmoids tumor. Muscles of the shoulder, pelvic girdles and the thigh are involved most commonly. Here we report a case of extra-abdominal desmoid tumor in infra clavicular region in young female patient. Keywords: Desmoid tumor, infra clavicular fibromatosis, pectoralis major muscle, extra-abdominal.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. Gajender Singh, Dr. Veena Gupta, Dr. Padam Parmar, Dr. Sant Prakash Kataria, Dr. Rajeev Sen, Dr. Taruna Yadav
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