The Desmoid Tumor Research Foundation

August 2017

Aggressive Fibromatosis of the Chest Wall Mimicking Low Grade Fibrosarcoma – An Unusual Clinical Presentation

Author Information

Dr. Nimisha Sharma(1), Dr. Sumanashree Mallappa(2), Dr. Sujata Raychaudhuri(1), Dr Amit Yadav(2), Prof. Dr. A. K. Mandal(2)

(1) Dept. of Pathology, ESIC Medical College and Hospital, Faridabad, India (2)Dept. of Pathology, VMMC and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi, India

Publication

Intl J Health Sci Res

Summary

Patient presented with a progressively increasing large swelling on the chest wall since 2 years. On examination, firm to hard ill defined growth was found. Microscopic examination showed a cellular spindle cell tumour. Strong positivity for VIMENTIN and focal positivity for SMA and DESMIN was seen on Immunohistochemistry. Final Diagnosis of aggressive fibromatosis was made.

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