RECURRING DESMOID TUMOR OF THE FOOT - A CASE-STUDY

Authors
BARBELLA R FOX IM
Citation
R. Barbella et Im. Fox, RECURRING DESMOID TUMOR OF THE FOOT - A CASE-STUDY, Foot & ankle international, 17(4), 1996, pp. 221-225
Citations number
5
Categorie Soggetti
Orthopedics
Journal title
Foot & ankle international → ACNP
ISSN journal
10711007
Volume
17
Issue
4
Year of publication
1996
Pages
221 - 225
Database
ISI
SICI code
1071-1007(1996)17:4<221:RDTOTF>2.0.ZU;2-L
Abstract
The desmoid tumor is benign, uncommon, and frequently recurs after exc ision. It can be confusing in terms of diagnosis and treatment due to its ability to achieve large size, causing functional limitation and/o r pain. Its overall clinical characteristics can mimic those of its ma lignant counterparts. Because of its high rate of recurrence, surgical treatment should include a wide excision around the margins.