Diagnostic imaging and CEUS findings in a rare case of Desmoid-type fibromatosis. A case report.
J Ultrasound
; 21(3): 253-257, 2018 Sep.
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ABSTRACT
Desmoid-type fibromatosis (DF), also known as aggressive fibromatosis, is a locally aggressive benign fibroblastic neoplasm that can infiltrate or recur but cannot metastasize. It is rare, with an estimated annual incidence of two to four new cases per million people. Most DFs occur sporadically, but it may also be associated with the hereditary syndrome familial adenomatous polyposis. Treatment is necessary when the disease is symptomatic, especially in case of compression of critical structures. When possible, surgical resection is the treatment of choice; however, recurrence is common. Due to the high rate of recurrence, imaging plays an important role not only in diagnosis, but also in the management of DF. Although there are a number of studies describing CT and MRI findings of DF, there is no description of contrast-enhanced ultrasound findings.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Ultrasonografía
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Fibromatosis Agresiva
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Fibromatosis Abdominal
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Neoplasias Abdominales
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
Límite:
Aged
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Female
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Humans
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En
Revista:
J Ultrasound
Año:
2018
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Article
País de afiliación:
Italia