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CASE REPORT article

Front. Oncol.
Sec. Surgical Oncology
Volume 14 - 2024 | doi: 10.3389/fonc.2024.1438050

Desmoid-type fibromatosis of the breast in a male patient following cosmetic surgery: A rare case report.

Provisionally accepted
Diana Carolina Correa Sandoval Diana Carolina Correa Sandoval 1Javier Gonzalez Reyes Javier Gonzalez Reyes 2Diego Alberto Guajardo Nieto Diego Alberto Guajardo Nieto 2Jose Luis Guzman Murguia Jose Luis Guzman Murguia 2*
  • 1 University of Monterrey, San Pedro Garza García, Mexico
  • 2 Hospital Angeles Valle Oriente, San Pedro Garza García, Mexico

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    Desmoid-type fibromatosis of the breast is a rare, benign, but locally aggressive tumor that typically affects women. Its presentation in male patients is exceedingly rare, and even more so following a cosmetic procedure such as liposuction. This case report describes a unique presentation of breast fibromatosis in a male patient, who developed the condition after undergoing liposuction for cosmetic purposes to define the pectoral area. The case highlights the diagnostic challenges it poses due to its malignancy-like appearance on imaging.A 28-year-old male patient presented with a right palpable mass in the breast following a liposuction procedure aimed at enhancing pectoral definition. Imaging studies, including ultrasound and MRI, raised suspicion of a malignancy. However, histopathological analysis from a core needle biopsy revealed fibromatosis. The patient underwent surgical excision of the tumor, and histological evaluation confirmed the diagnosis of benign desmoid-type breast fibromatosis.Histopathological examination revealed benign fibromatosis with no evidence of malignancy. The tumor was completely excised with clear margins, and the patient has had no signs of recurrence during the follow-up period.1 This case highlights the rare occurrence of breast fibromatosis in a male patient following liposuction for cosmetic purposes. Given its ability to mimic malignancy on imaging, early diagnosis and complete surgical excision are essential for effective management and to prevent recurrence.

    Keywords: Fibromatosis, Male breast, malignancy, Surgery, rare

    Received: 26 Jul 2024; Accepted: 19 Nov 2024.

    Copyright: © 2024 Correa Sandoval, Reyes, Guajardo Nieto and Guzman Murguia. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) or licensor are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.

    * Correspondence: Jose Luis Guzman Murguia, Hospital Angeles Valle Oriente, San Pedro Garza García, Mexico

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