Thoracic desmoid tumors: a rare evolution of rib fracture. Etiopathogenesis and therapeutic considerations.
The Authors report a case of thoracic desmoid tumor. The strict correlation between a previous chest injury and the site of desmoid tumor in this patient seems to strengthen the possible etiological role of trauma, as already suggested.
Wiel Marin
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Department of General Surgery, Sacro Cuore, Catholic University, Rome.
Romagnoli
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Carlucci
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Veneziani
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Mercuri
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Destito
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D001707:Biopsy, Needle; D018222:Desmoid Tumors / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013902:Radiography, Thoracic; D012253:Rib Fractures / Q000150:complications*; D013899:Thoracic Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D013909:Thorax / Q000473:pathology; D013997:Time Factors; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed