The Desmoid Tumor Research Foundation

February 2016

Occurrence of an intrathoracic desmoid tumor following breast cancer treatment: A case report.

Author Information

Arzu Yaren,Duygu Herek,Ferda Bir,Gokcen Demiray,Serkan DeÄŸirmencioÄŸlu

Department of Medical Oncology, Fahri Goksin Hematology Oncology Center, Pamukkale University, Denizli 20070, Turkey.,Department of Pathology, Pamukkale University, Denizli 20070, Turkey.,Department of Radiology, Pamukkale University, Denizli 20070, Turkey.

Publication

Summary

A 59-year-old female patient was admitted with the complaint of right breast pain and a palpable mass. The patient had undergone a modified radical mastectomy surgical procedure of the right breast due to invasive breast carcinoma 10 years before. As a result of the pathological examination of the mass, the diagnosis was determined as desmoid tumor. Due to the closeness of the tumor to the surgical margin, the patient was administered radiotherapy and maintenance imatinib treatment was started.

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