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Desmoid Tumour of the Brachial Plexus
Joint Authors
Juliette, Orege
Macharia, Benson Ndegwa
Neema, Mbaruku
Florentius, Koech
Francis, Ndiangui
Source
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-06-12
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Desmoid tumours of the brachial plexus are rare and may occur in extra-abdominal sites.
The tumours are of fibroblastic origin and, although benign, are locally aggressive.
Their relationship to critical neurovascular structures in their anatomic locations presents a challenge to the operating surgeons trying to adhere to the principles of surgery.
Surprisingly little neurosurgical literature exists which was devoted to this topic despite the challenge these lesions present in surgery both at surgery and in choosing adjuvant therapies.
We report a case of a large brachial plexus tumour in a patient which was diagnosed radiologically and histopathologically and the patient underwent surgical excision with good outcome.
Desmoid tumours histologically are benign and are usually composed of proliferating, benign fibroblasts in an abundant matrix of collagen.
They do not transform into malignant tumours or metastasize.
Surgery is the mainstay of treatment; however, adjuvant radiation and chemotherapy remain controversial.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Juliette, Orege& Florentius, Koech& Francis, Ndiangui& Macharia, Benson Ndegwa& Neema, Mbaruku. 2013. Desmoid Tumour of the Brachial Plexus. Case Reports in Surgery،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-4.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Juliette, Orege…[et al.]. Desmoid Tumour of the Brachial Plexus. Case Reports in Surgery No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-4.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Juliette, Orege& Florentius, Koech& Francis, Ndiangui& Macharia, Benson Ndegwa& Neema, Mbaruku. Desmoid Tumour of the Brachial Plexus. Case Reports in Surgery. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-482073
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-482073