Desmoid-type fibromatosis in an uncommon location: A case report of shoulder involvement misdiagnosed as rhabdomyosarcoma
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Desmoid-type fibromatosis, a rare and locally invasive tumor, can present challenges in shoulder diagnosis. Surgical resection is effective, but further research on optimal treatment is needed.
Area Of Science
- Orthopedics
- Surgical Oncology
- Musculoskeletal Radiology
Background
- Desmoid-type fibromatosis is an uncommon, locally invasive tumor.
- Shoulder involvement is rare, posing diagnostic challenges due to deep-seated, infiltrative growth.
- Imaging may mimic malignant soft tissue neoplasms.

