Chest wall and intrathoracic desmoid tumors: surgical experience and review of the literature

Chest wall and intrathoracic desmoid tumors: surgical experience and review of the literature

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Desmoid tumors are fibroblastic/myofibroblastic neoplasms, which originate from musculo-aponeurotic structures and are classified as deep fibromatoses. Despite their benign histologic appearance and lack of metastatic potential, desmoid tumors may cause aggressiv...

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Main Authors: Bölke E, Krasniqi H, Lammering G, Engers R, Matuschek C, Gripp S, Gerber PA, Fischer G, Peiper M, Shaikh S, Budach W, Orth K
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-06-01
Series:European Journal of Medical Research
Subjects:
Desmoid tumors
fibromatosis
extraabdominal
intrathoracic
chest wall
Online Access:http://www.eurjmedres.com/content/14/6/240

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