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Aggressive fibromatosis in children: a changing approach.
Minerva pediatrica - 1 Aug 2011
Meazza C, Alaggio R, Ferrari A
Abstract excerpt
Desmoid tumor, also known as aggressive fibromatosis (AF), is a rare monoclonal, fibroblastic proliferation arising in musculoaponeurotic structures. AF is a tumor of intermediate malignancy, with a strong potential for local invasiveness and recurrence. The treatment of choice for these tumors has been changing all the time and may involve surgery, radiotherapy and/or systemic approaches. Surgery generally used...
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