World Journal of
Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences

DESMOID FIBROMATOSIS OF THE BREAST

Elmoudane Jihane*, Oubel Naoual, Halim Hajare, Slaoui Aziz, Lakhdar Amina and Baydada Aziz

ABSTRACT

Desmoid fibromatosis of the breast is a rare benign condition of the breast (0.2% of breast tumors) that clinically
and sonographically mimics breast cancer. The diagnosis is confirmed by histology, allowing the elimination of the
main differential diagnosis of this entity which is metaplastic spindle cell carcinoma. Breast fibromatosis is
characterized by a local evolution and a tendency to recurrence, hence the interest of surgical excision with healthy
margins. Radiation therapy should be discussed in such cases. Through our case and the review of the literature, we
will try to focus on the diagnosis of this rare entity and its management because it influences the prognosis. In
conclusion, breast fibromatosis must be known since it mimics breast cancer in every way and is characterized by a
very high rate of recurrence without ever causing metastases.

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