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Case report 787: Desmoplastic fibroma

A Greenspan1, K K Unni

  • 1Department of Radiology, University of California Davis Medical Center, Sacramento.

Skeletal Radiology
|January 1, 1993
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A rare desmoplastic fibroma in the pelvic bones demonstrated spontaneous growth arrest. Marginal sclerosis, an uncommon feature, was observed, likely due to the tumor's slow progression.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Oncology
  • Skeletal Radiology

Background:

  • Desmoplastic fibromas are rare, benign bone tumors.
  • They typically occur in long bones and the appendicular skeleton.
  • Pelvic bone involvement is exceptionally uncommon.

Observation:

  • A unique case of desmoplastic fibroma affecting the pelvic bones is detailed.
  • The tumor exhibited spontaneous cessation of growth.
  • Radiographic analysis revealed marginal sclerosis, a rare finding for this tumor type.

Findings:

  • The desmoplastic fibroma showed evidence of arrested growth.
  • Marginal sclerosis was a prominent feature, suggesting a very slow growth rate.
  • This finding is atypical for desmoplastic fibromas, which often exhibit aggressive local behavior.

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Implications:

  • This case expands the understanding of desmoplastic fibroma behavior.
  • It highlights the possibility of spontaneous regression or growth arrest in these tumors.
  • The presence of marginal sclerosis may serve as an indicator of slow tumor progression in pelvic desmoplastic fibromas.