[Desmoid tumor in a male breast in the context of Gardner's syndrome. Case report].
Fibromatosis (Desmoid tumor) of the male breast is an exceptional location. We present a case of such a tumor, in the context of Gardner's syndrome. A palpable mass was discovered in the right breast of a 52 years old man, with a history of rectocolic adenomatous polyposis. Mammography ant thoracic CT scan showed a stellar tumor, mimicking a breast cancer. Treatment consisted of wide excision and histology revealed a desmoid tumor. Desmoid tumors of the breast are benign lesions; they should be widely excised because of a high risk of recurrence. Coloscopy is indicated in the presence of mammary fibromatosis, to look for associated multiple polyps, confirming the diagnosis of Gardner's syndrome.
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Département de chirurgie, institut Curie, 26, rue d'Ulm, 75005 Paris, France. elsevier@drsmarrito.com <elsevier@drsmarrito.com>
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D018567:Breast Neoplasms, Male / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery*; D003113:Colonoscopy; D018222:Desmoid Tumors / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery*; D005736:Gardner Syndrome / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012307:Risk Factors; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed