A CASE REPORT: A RARE CASE OF DESMOID TUMOR.

Abstract

INTRODUCTION
Desmoid tumors are rare soft tissue tumors arising from
connective tissue that provides strength to muscle, ligaments
and bones. Desmoid tumors are rare accounting for about
0.03% of all tumors. The incidence of desmoid tumor is 2-4 per
million per year. they are common in 10-40 years of age group
and common in females after childbirth with female to male
ratio of 2:1.They can be solitary or multiple.Desmoid tumor
can be abdominal desmoid tumor(arising from abdominal
wall),intra-abdominal desmoid tumor(arising from structures
connecting abdominal organs) and extra-abdominal
desmoid tumor(occurring in shoulder,upper arms and upper
legs).Desmoid tumors are brous much like scar tissue.They
are not considered malignant but they have tendency to
invade the surrounding tissue aggressively hence they are
difcult to remove surgically.