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Multifocal fibromatosis: a case report.
E Korobowicz1, U Radwańska-Konarzewska, J Szumiło
1Department of Pathomorphology, Medical University, Lublin, Poland.
Folia Histochemica Et Cytobiologica
|February 1, 2002
Summary
This case study details multifocal fibromatosis, a rare condition. It highlights the recurrence of extra-abdominal fibromatosis in a woman
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Pathology
Background:
- Fibromatosis, a group of fibroblastic tumors, can present as extra-abdominal or abdominal desmoid-type fibromatosis.
- Extra-abdominal fibromatosis is rare and can occur in various locations, including the breast, lung, and pleura.
Observation:
- A 52-year-old woman was diagnosed with extra-abdominal fibromatosis of the right breast in 1996.
- She subsequently developed recurrent lesions in the right lung (2000) and right parietal pleura (2001).
Findings:
- Microscopic examination revealed histological patterns in the lung and pleural lesions that were nearly identical to the primary breast tumor.
- The recurrent lesions were found to be located proximally to the initial tumor site.
Implications:
- This case underscores the potential for multifocal recurrence of extra-abdominal fibromatosis in distinct anatomical locations.
- It emphasizes the importance of vigilant monitoring and accurate histological diagnosis for managing rare fibromatosis presentations.