Fibromatosis of the breast: a case report and literature review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Fibromatosis of the breast, also known as desmoid-type fibromatosis (DTF), is a rare tumor marked by the development of non-metastatic, locally aggressive tumors in breast tissue. It represents only 0.2% of all breast tumors. It is a nonmalignant tumor that often resembles cancer in both its clinical presentation and radiologic imaging characteristics, posing unique diagnostic and management challenges.

Case description

This is a case report of a 34-year-old female with a history of bilateral silicone implant placement who presented with bilateral breast masses. She reported a 6-month history of a 1-cm firm, palpable mass in the right breast without associated pain or growth. She had a family history of breast, pancreatic, and prostate cancer but no significant pa

SUBMITTER: Sogunro O 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11759925 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature