Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Introduction:Desmoid tumors, or aggressive fibromatoses, are rare, locally invasive benign tumors with a high recurrence rate. There is no consensus on their management. Observation: We report the case of a dorsal desmoid tumor in a sixty- six-year-old female patient. After a conservative approach based on active surveillance for over a year, the patient underwent complete excision of the tumor and received no adjuvant treatment. Histological study of the excision specimen confirmed the diagnosis. The evolution was favorable with no recurrence after a close follow-up of 2 years. Conclusion: Although desmoid tumor is a benign tumor with no metastatic potential, its treatment remains difficult due to its aggressive behavior and infiltrative nature with a tendency for recurrence. Its management is not standardized and must be decided after multidisciplinary consultation. Active surveillance is always encouraged and surgery is recommended in symptomatic or rapidly progressive forms.
Language: English
Subfield: Rheumatology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4408970440