Desmoid tumor (fibromatosis) of the breast. A clinician's dilemma--a case report and review.
Desmoid tumor of the breast is a clinician's dilemma as it is difficult to differentiate it from carcinoma clinically, mammographically, and cytologically. Histologically, it must be distinguished from fibrosarcoma. Current management favors wide excision with clear margins. Recurrence is relatively common and usually occurs within 3 years of excision. Adjuvant hormonal therapy does not reduce local recurrence rates; evidence indicates that postoperative radiotherapy can improve the 10-year recurrence-free survival rate.
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Department of General Surgery, Singapore General Hospital.
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Poh
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Wong
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D000328:Adult; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005260:Female; D005350:Fibroma / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans