
Twenty four cases of pathologically diagnosed aggressive fibromatosis of bone were reported. 17 patients were followed for at least 2 years. Among them 4 recurred and the histological findings of their lesional tissues obtained after recurrence remained benign; one case refused radical treatment and the second biopsy done at 3.5 years after the appearance of the tumor showed no malignant changes; but another case died of lung metastasis. The authors suggest that the criteria for final diagnosis of an aggressive fibromatosis of bone are as follows: Besides the pathological findings, the lesion does not recur or metastasize more than 2 years after operation or it does recur, but still shows benign features histologically. As for treatment, marginal or wide excision is the procedure of choice.
Adult, Male, Desmoid Tumors, Adolescent, Femoral Neoplasms, Bone Neoplasms, Middle Aged, Diagnosis, Differential, Humans, Female, Child
Adult, Male, Desmoid Tumors, Adolescent, Femoral Neoplasms, Bone Neoplasms, Middle Aged, Diagnosis, Differential, Humans, Female, Child
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