Imaging in Internal Medicine Open access

A 50-year-old man with desmoid-type fibromatosis of upper extremity

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Published
28 November 2017
Section
Imaging in Internal Medicine
DOI
10.4081/itjm.2017.859
Pages
403-406

Abstract

This case study describes a 50-year-old man with a desmoid tumor of upper extremity, which had to be resected concomitant with the left arm amputation at middle third of the humerus. The course was initially stable, but evolved with aggressive infiltration of local soft tissues. During the watchful waiting time, three biopsies were done before establishing the diagnosis. Plain X-ray, magnetic resonance and positron emission tomography were the exams utilized. The authors emphasize diagnostic and management challenges involving this rare condition. Case reports can stimulate further studies to get additional knowledge about this rare entity.

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Author Biographies

  • Vitorino Modesto dos Santos, Internal Medicine Department of Armed Forces Hospital, Brasília-DF; Catholic University Medical Course, Brasília-DF

    Adjunct-Professor, Internal Medicine Department

  • Viviane Vieira Passini Soares, Internal Medicine Department of Armed Forces Hospital, Brasília-DF

    Medical-Resident, Internal Medicine

  • Mayza Lemes Duarte, Internal Medicine Department of Armed Forces Hospital, Brasília-DF

    Medical-Resident, Internal Medicine

  • Priscilla Souza de Faria, Internal Medicine Department of Armed Forces Hospital, Brasília-DF

    Medical-Resident, Internal medicine

  • Uadson Silva Barreto, Internal Medicine Department of Armed Forces Hospital, Brasília-DF

    Medical-Resident, Internal medicine

  • Victor Manabu Yano, Internal Medicine Department of Armed Forces Hospital, Brasília-DF

    Medical-Resident, Internal Medicine

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