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[Aggressive fibromatosis of the penis (desmoid tumor)]
Fernando Fernández Marichal1, Rafael Pila Pérez, Rafael Pila Peláez
1Hospital Provincial Manuel Ascunce Domenech, Camagüey, Cuba.
Objective:
To describe an additional case of desmoid tumor of the penis. The incidence, etiopathogenesis, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of this condition are discussed.
Methods:
A 70-year-old male consulted at the emergency services for pain and urinary symptoms. Physical examination showed no regional lymphadenopathy. Patient assessment by ultrasound and CT disclosed a penile lesion. Treatment was by wide local excision.
Results:
Control evaluation at 3, 6 and 12 months showed normal findings and the patient remains asymptomatic.
Conclusions:
Wide local excision is advocated as the treatment of choice for desmoid tumor of the penis.
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