title: Fibromatosis of the female pelvis.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  Desmoid tumour is a rare entity characterized by benign proliferation of fibroblasts. Although non malignant, this tumour can be life-threatening due to its invasive property and high recurrence rate.
  
  
  METHODS
  We report a case of pelvic fibromatosis whereby the tumour was completely resected without sacrificing organs or major vessels.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Thirty months after surgery the patient is asymptomatic, without any sign of recurrent disease.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Radical surgery represents the main primary treatment for pelvic fibromatosis. The other available therapeutic options are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Medical School, University of Bari, Italy.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Cormio
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Cormio
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Marzullo
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Pansini
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Traficante
authors.forename: F P
authors.initials: FP
authors.lastname: Selvaggi
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Selvaggi
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003094:Collagen / Q000648:ultrastructure; D005260:Female; D018222:Desmoid Tumors / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D010386:Pelvic Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D010388:Pelvis / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D012186:Retroperitoneal Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*
chemical_list: D003094:Collagen