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Desmoplastic fibroma. A case report.

P M van Straelen¹, R Pool, U Mennen

¹Department of General Surgery, Medical University of Southern Africa, Pretoria.

South African Medical Journal = Suid-Afrikaanse Tydskrif Vir Geneeskunde

|November 19, 1988

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This case report details a desmoplastic fibroma in a young patient

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Area of Science:

Orthopedic Oncology
Pediatric Pathology

Background:

Desmoplastic fibroma is a rare, benign soft-tissue tumor.
It typically affects young individuals and can occur in bone or soft tissue.

Observation:

A 14-year-old male presented with a desmoplastic fibroma in his distal forearm.
This represents the first reported case in Africa.

Findings:

The report discusses the differential diagnosis of fibrous lesions.
Clinical and radiological features, along with treatment, are reviewed.

Implications:

Highlights the importance of considering desmoplastic fibroma in pediatric forearm masses.
Contributes to the understanding of its occurrence in diverse geographic regions.