The Desmoid Tumor Research Foundation

December 2023

A Spindle Cell Tumour that Took us for a Spin!: A Case Report and Short Review of Management of Head and Neck Desmoid Fibromatosis

Author Information

Poojitha Yalla 1, Priyank Rathod 1, Mitkumar Rojesara 1, Ajinkya Pawar 1, Jebin Aaron Devarajan 1, Shashank J Pandya 1

1Department of Surgical Oncology, The Gujarat Cancer and Research Institute, Civil Hospital Campus, Asarwa, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380016 India.

Publication

Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg

Summary

Head and neck desmoid fibromatosis is a rare type of benign but locally aggressive tumour that has varied presentations and is difficult to manage with a high chance of causing morbidity to the patient. This report highlights the importance of proper diagnosis and surgical planning before embarking on a strenuous surgical resection.

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