Rapidly growing breast desmoid tumor with intra-thoracic involvement after reconstructive surgery for breast cancer

Breast J. 2019 Mar;25(2):307-309. doi: 10.1111/tbj.13212. Epub 2019 Feb 12.

Abstract

Desmoid tumors are very rare soft tissue neoplasia that are slow growing and locally aggressive. They grow anywhere in the body and are rarely develop in the breast . Histopathologic examination confirms diagnosis. Recurrence rate is very high even after complete resection. We report the management of a rare case of rapidly growing breast desmoid with intra-thoracic involvement causing cardiac compression.

Keywords: breast cancer; breast desmoid tumor; desmoid tumor.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Antineoplastic Agents / therapeutic use
  • Breast Neoplasms / drug therapy
  • Breast Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Breast Neoplasms / surgery
  • Female
  • Fibromatosis, Aggressive / drug therapy
  • Fibromatosis, Aggressive / pathology*
  • Fibromatosis, Aggressive / surgery
  • Humans
  • Mammaplasty / adverse effects*
  • Middle Aged

Substances

  • Antineoplastic Agents