Abstract |
We report a long-term follow-up of a female patient with a multifocal extremity desmoid tumour. She had 3 local recurrences after excision and developed a second unresectable pelvic tumour that has remained unchanged in size for 14 years since starting tamoxifen treatment.
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Authors | D P Gwynne-Jones, J C Theis, A K Jeffery, N A Hung |
Journal | Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong)
(J Orthop Surg (Hong Kong))
Vol. 13
Issue 2
Pg. 174-7
(Aug 2005)
ISSN: 1022-5536 [Print] England |
PMID | 16131682
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
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Topics |
- Adult
- Biopsy, Needle
- Dose-Response Relationship, Drug
- Drug Administration Schedule
- Female
- Fibromatosis, Aggressive
(pathology, surgery)
- Follow-Up Studies
- Humans
- Immunohistochemistry
- Knee Joint
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging
(methods)
- Neoplasm Recurrence, Local
(drug therapy, pathology)
- Neoplasm Staging
- Orthopedic Procedures
(methods)
- Risk Assessment
- Soft Tissue Neoplasms
(pathology, surgery)
- Tamoxifen
(administration & dosage)
- Time Factors
- Tomography, X-Ray Computed
(methods)
- Treatment Outcome
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