An unusual finding in a desmoid-type fibromatosis of the pancreas: a case report and review of the literature

An unusual finding in a desmoid-type fibromatosis of the pancreas: a case report and review of the literature

Abstract Background Desmoid-type fibromatoses are rare benign and fibrous tumors that account for approximately 0.03% of total neoplasms. Within this category of neoplasms, pancreatic desmoid-type fibromatosis is an extremely rare subgroup, accounting for approximately 5% of desmoid-type fibromatose...

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Main Authors: Joseph Clarence Torres, Chen Xin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-05-01
Series:Journal of Medical Case Reports
Subjects:
Desmoid-type fibromatosis
Aggressive fibromatosis
Pancreatic desmoid tumor
β-catenin
S100 protein
Radical resection
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13256-018-1635-x

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