Synchronous Breast and Abdominal Fibromatosis: A Rare Case

Authors

  • Ömer Karahan Saglik Bilimleri University, Konya Education and Research Hosptial, Department of General Surgery
  • Meryem İlkay Eren Karanis Saglik Bilimleri University, Konya Education and Research Hosptial, Department of Pathology
  • Hande Köksal Saglik Bilimleri University, Konya Education and Research Hosptial, Department of General Surgery

Abstract

Fibromatosis, also known as desmoid tumor, is a rare disease. Breast fibromatosis is extremely rare. Herein, we present a case of breast and abdominal aggressive fibromatosis in a woman to discuss optimal treatment management.

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Published

28.06.2017

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