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[Desmoid tumor in a male breast in the context of Gardner's syndrome. Case report].
- Source :
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Annales de chirurgie [Ann Chir] 2005 Jan; Vol. 130 (1), pp. 40-3. - Publication Year :
- 2005
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Abstract
- Fibromatosis (Desmoid tumor) of the male breast is an exceptional location. We present a case of such a tumor, in the context of Gardner's syndrome. A palpable mass was discovered in the right breast of a 52 years old man, with a history of rectocolic adenomatous polyposis. Mammography ant thoracic CT scan showed a stellar tumor, mimicking a breast cancer. Treatment consisted of wide excision and histology revealed a desmoid tumor. Desmoid tumors of the breast are benign lesions; they should be widely excised because of a high risk of recurrence. Coloscopy is indicated in the presence of mammary fibromatosis, to look for associated multiple polyps, confirming the diagnosis of Gardner's syndrome.
Details
- Language :
- French
- ISSN :
- 0003-3944
- Volume :
- 130
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Annales de chirurgie
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 15664376
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anchir.2004.10.011