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[Desmoid tumor in a male breast in the context of Gardner's syndrome. Case report].

Authors :
Smarrito S
Salmon R
Source :
Annales de chirurgie [Ann Chir] 2005 Jan; Vol. 130 (1), pp. 40-3.
Publication Year :
2005

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