A massive abdominal wall desmoid tumor occurring in a laparotomy scar: A case report

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Introduction</p> <p>Desmoid tumors are benign but locally aggressive tumors of mesenchymal origin which are poorly circumscribed, infiltrate the surrounding tissue, lack a true capsule and are composed of abundant collagen. History of trauma to the si...

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Main Authors: Opeya Collins JO, Wanjeri Joseph K
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-03-01
Series:World Journal of Surgical Oncology
Online Access:http://www.wjso.com/content/9/1/35