The Desmoid Tumor Research Foundation

February 2022

A Rare Paraspinal Desmoid Tumour following Instrumented Scoliosis Correction in an Adolescent [Full Article]

Author Information

McCabe FJ(1), Hussey AJ(2), McCabe JP(1).

(1)Spine Service, Dept of Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery, Galway Univ Hospitals, Galway, Ireland. (2)Dept of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Galway Univ Hospitals, Galway, Ireland.

Publication

Case Rep Orthop

Summary

Desmoid tumours are benign neoplasms of myofibroblasts, often occurring after soft-tissue trauma. Rarely, desmoid tumours can occur following operative intervention, including spine surgery. In this case report, we describe the first reported case of desmoid tumour following scoliosis corrective surgery in an adolescent.

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