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A Chest Wall Desmoid Tumor with Rib Encasement and Diaphragmatic Involvement
Sharath K Krishnan
1
, Ravindran Chirukandath
1
, Harikumar KV
1
, Syamlal AS
1
, Gopika Sunil
1
, Hasna T Naswir
2
, Akhiel Hamed
2
Departments of
1
General Surgery and
2
Dermatology, Government Medical College, Thrissur, Kerala, India.
Corresponding Author:
Dr Ravindran Chirukandath
Email: ravimen@gmail.com
Received:
19-DEC-2021
Accepted:
20-MAY-2022
Published Online:
15-JUN-2022
DOI:
http://dx.doi.org/10.17659/01.2022.0017
Abstract
Background
: Desmoid tumors (aggressive fibromatoses) are rare soft tissue tumors seen in abdominal and chest regions. We report a patient with a rare significantly larger desmoid tumor of the chest wall with bone encasement and diaphragmatic involvement.
Case Report
: We are reporting a 25-year-old lady who presented with complaints of pain and swelling over right lower chest since last 2 years. MRI and Trucut biopsy revealed it to be a spindle cell neoplasm. Histopathological and immunohistochemistry following wide surgical excision revealed it to be a desmoid tumor.
Conclusion
: This case is discussed because of the rarity of desmoid tumors of the chest wall, complexity of rib and diaphragmatic involvement and surgical challenges.
Keywords :
Chest Wall, Desmoid, Diaphragm, Fibromatosis, Rib.
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