title: Cortical desmoid and the four clinical scenarios.
abstract: We reviewed four patients diagnosed with a cortical desmoid lesion at the distal posterior medial femur. Each case reflects a clinical scenario that can be present. Cortical desmoid is a benign, self-limited entity which occasionally can exhibit aggressive radiologic features. Here, we present the specific imaging features in association with patients history and clinical findings facilitating establishment of correct diagnosis. Exact diagnosis is important in order to avoid unnecessary biopsy and complicated therapeutic strategies.
authors.affiliation: University Of Ioannina, Medical School, Ioannina, Greece. kontogeorgakosav@hotmail.com
authors.forename: Vasilelos A
authors.initials: VA
authors.lastname: Kontogeorgakos
authors.forename: Theodore
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Xenakis
authors.forename: Dionysios
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Papachristou
authors.forename: Anastasios
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Korompilias
authors.forename: Anastasios
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Kanellopoulos
authors.forename: Alexander
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Beris
authors.forename: Brian
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Brigman
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001182:Arthroscopy; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D005266:Femoral Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D018222:Desmoid Tumors / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D008592:Menisci, Tibial / Q000473:pathology; D000070600:Tibial Meniscus Injuries