The Desmoid Tumor Research Foundation

August 2017

Tumor reduction and symptom relief after electrochemotherapy in a patient with aggressive fibromatosis – a case report

Author Information

Vitfell-Rasmussen J(1), Sandvik RM(1), Dahlstrom K(2), Al-Farra G(3), Krarup-Hansen A(1), Gehl J(1)

(1)Department of Oncology, Herlev and Gentofte Hospital, University of Copenhagen, Herlev Ringvej, Denmark.(2)Department of Plastic Surgery, Herlev and Gentofte Hospital, University of Copenhagen, Herlev Ringvej, Denmark.(3)Department of Radiology, Herlev and Gentofte Hospital, University of Copenhagen, Herlev Ringvej, Denmark.

Publication

Acta Oncol

Summary

A 63-year-old woman with FAP and previous colectomy was in December 2012 referred for severe pain in her right shoulder. An MRI revealed a tumor measuring 7.2 x 2.2 cm in close relation to the right scapula.

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