title: [Formation of desmoids in postoperative lumbar scars--a case report].
abstract: Desmoids are tumours of the connective tissue cells with aggressive growth. Frequent recurrences of these tumours have often been described. Genetic and endocrine factors as well as local tissue biomechanics are thought to be responsible for the pathogenesis. This case report should contribute to the discussion about possible pathogenetic factors.
authors.affiliation: Klinik und Poliklinik für Neurochirurgie der Universität Leipzig.
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Fröhlich
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Emmrich
authors.forename: H-E
authors.initials: HE
authors.lastname: Vitzthum
mesh_terms: D002921:Cicatrix / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D018222:Desmoid Tumors / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007796:Laminectomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008159:Lumbar Vertebrae / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D016896:Treatment Outcome