title: Desmoid tumor of the hand: a case report.
abstract: Extra-abdominal desmoid tumors are extremely rare in the hand. These tumors do not metastasize; however, they are potentially locally invasive and have extremely high local recurrence rates after surgical excision with reports of up to 78% recurrence, specifically in the hand. We describe the first case of a desmoid tumor originating from the extensor mechanism of a digit and discuss our treatment approach. In addition, a literature review performed shows a male predominance of desmoid tumors in the hand in the 30- to 50-year-old age group. Current evidence supports aggressive early wide surgical excision and reconstruction to preserve function.
authors: From the *Division of Plastic Surgery, and †Department of Pathology, Scott & White Healthcare and Texas A&M Health Science Center, Temple, TX.
authors: Janae
authors: J
authors: Maher
authors: Daniel A
authors: DA
authors: Smith
authors: Wendy Lynne
authors: WL
authors: Parker
mesh_terms: D018222:Desmoid Tumors / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D005385:Fingers / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012983:Soft Tissue Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery