The Desmoid Tumor Research Foundation

November 2019

Development of multifocal extra-abdominal desmoid fibromatosis after surgical resection

Author Information

Bauer BM(1), Williams NL(1), Zuckerman LM(2).

(1)Dept of Orthopaedic Surg Loma Linda Univ Medical Ctr, Loma Linda, CA, USA. (2)Div of Orthopaedic Surg City of Hope National Medical Ctr, Duarte, CA, USA.

Publication

Clin Case Rep

Summary

Multifocal fibromatosis is a rare entity. We report on two cases where multifocal disease developed after surgical resection. Chronic inflammation and repetitive trauma may be considered a risk factor for developing multifocal disease.

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