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[Intrathoracic localisation of desmoid tumours: a familial case of isolated desmoid tumours and current published data].
Annales de chirurgie - 1 Oct 2006
Benoit L, Cheynel N, Arnould L, Gouy S, Fraisse J, Cuisenier J
Abstract excerpt
We present the case of large desmoid tumor of the anterior chest wall with pleural involvement, which persistently progressed despite hormonotherapy, chemotherapy and surgery. After many years of therapeutic failures, given the tumor size and its hemodynamic repercussions, the patient was presumed to be incurable and only supportive measures were given. One year later, the desmoid tumor had completely...
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