FIBROMATOSIS OF THE BREAST

  • 1 January 1981
    • journal article
    • research article
    • Vol. 153  (1) , 57-60
Abstract
Cases of fibromatosis of the breast, a most uncommon lesion that frequently mimics carcinoma, were reviewed. Very few examples of this lesion have been reported and the lack of follow-up data has made it difficult to evaluate treatment. Complete clinical information and follow-up data were obtained for 13 patients, 3 of who had recurrences. No histologic features distinguished those patients who had recurrences from those who did not. There were no recurrences when adequate excision was carried out but there was 1 instance of spontaneous regression. Two patients did well despite the fact that tumor was found at the margin of the specimen. The major problem facing the surgeon following diagnosis is defining the extent of the tumor in the breast. Careful orientation of the specimen and repeated use of frozen sections should make it possible to perform a complete excision and remove a minimum amount of breast tissue. Since fibromatosis is a benign process, the cosmetic impact of surgical therapy deserves consideration.

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