Abstract
Background Desmoid tumors are rare clinical entities that cause significant morbidity based on their locally aggressive nature. Complete resection with wide margins is the standard of care; however, when arising in the neck, resection is limited due to proximity of the lesion to critical structures. Case Description We describe a complete resection of a desmoid tumor requiring extensive resection of cervical extensor musculature. We were able to achieve a total resection of a cervical desmoid tumor with no evidence of recurrence at follow-up. Conclusions Complete resection of desmoid tumors is the standard of care. In this case, we felt that complete resection would lead to iatrogenic instability; therefore, an occiput to thoracic fusion was performed at the time of the resection.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 207.e15-207.e18 |
Journal | World neurosurgery |
Volume | 79 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 2013 |
Keywords
- Desmoid tumor
- Iatrogenic instability
- Occiput to thoracic fusion
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Clinical Neurology
- Surgery