Pelvic fibromatosis: case report and review of literature.
The case report of a patient with pelvic fibromatosis is described. Excision of the tumor without sacrificing organs or major vessels was performed. Although not malignant, this tumor can be life-threatening due to its locally invasive properties. A variety of therapeutic options are discussed.
Manetta
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Pennsylvania State University, Hershey 17033.
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Mamourian
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Podczaski
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Larson
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Misas
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Mortel
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D000328:Adult; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D005350:Fibroma / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D010386:Pelvic Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000601:surgery