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Desmoid tumor

A desmoid tumor (DT) is a benign, locally invasive soft tissue tumor associated with a high recurrence rate but with no metastatic potential.

Confusion

Lack of clarity and coherence of thought, perception, understanding, or action.

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PMID (PMCID)
15647081	FEMALE
	Desmoid tumor: a case of mistaken identity.
	Privette A, Fenton SJ, Mone MC, Kennedy AM, Nelson EW. Breast J. 2005;11(1):60-4.
	We present a rare case of a chest wall desmoid tumor that was mistaken for breast cancer on both physical examination and mammography, which highlights the unique risk these tumors present for confusion with other malignant processes.