Desmoplastic Fibroma of the Cranium in a Young Man
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چکیده
Desmoplastic fibroma, which develops predominantly in long bones and the mandible, is a rare and benign but locally aggressive tumor. Desmoplastic fibroma of the cranium is extremely rare. We report a case of desmoplastic fibroma of the frontal bone in a young man. Because of its locally aggressive behavior, complete surgical excision with a safety margin is essential.
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دوره 52 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2012