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Desmoid Tumor of the Popliteal Fossa during Pregnancy
Joint Authors
Weschenfelder, Wolfram
Lindner, Robert
Spiegel, Christian
Hofmann, Gunther Olaf
Vogt, Matthias
Source
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-02-05
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Desmoid tumors are fibroblastic neoplasms that have an intermediate behavior with a highly aggressive infiltrative growth arising from deep muscle or aponeurosis.
We present the case of a 34-year-old woman that developed a painless mass in the right popliteal fossa during pregnancy after intracytoplasmic sperm injection and hormonal therapy.
The MRI scan showed a hyperintense mass of 6,7 cm × 4,7 cm × 3,8 cm surrounding the lateral head of the gastrocnemius muscle.
The open biopsy was done one week after delivery, and the histology showed a desmoid tumor.
We performed the resection one week later and found the common peroneal nerve completely surrounded by the tumor.
The close resection due to the neurolysis was the reason why an adjuvant radiation with 56 Gy was done.
The last clinical examination, 18 month later, did not show any signs of recurrence and an excellent functional outcome.
This case demonstrates the possible influences of pregnancy and hormonal therapy on the evolution of desmoid tumors.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Weschenfelder, Wolfram& Lindner, Robert& Spiegel, Christian& Hofmann, Gunther Olaf& Vogt, Matthias. 2015. Desmoid Tumor of the Popliteal Fossa during Pregnancy. Case Reports in Surgery،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1060022
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Weschenfelder, Wolfram…[et al.]. Desmoid Tumor of the Popliteal Fossa during Pregnancy. Case Reports in Surgery No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1060022
American Medical Association (AMA)
Weschenfelder, Wolfram& Lindner, Robert& Spiegel, Christian& Hofmann, Gunther Olaf& Vogt, Matthias. Desmoid Tumor of the Popliteal Fossa during Pregnancy. Case Reports in Surgery. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1060022
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1060022