Ruptured desmoid tumor imitating acute appendicitis – a rare reason for an emergency surgery
Abstract Background Desmoid tumors, also known as aggressive fibromatosis, are extremely rare, accounting for less than 3% of soft-tissue sarcomas and less than 0,03% of all neoplasms. The diagnosis is usually delayed because of the lack of specific symptoms, and can sometimes lead to serious and, e...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2019-12-01
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| Series: | BMC Surgery |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12893-019-0662-x |