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Aggressive gluteal fibromatosis: a rare case associated with spontaneous superior gluteal artery pseudoaneurysm

Skeletal Radiology volume 52, pages 1593–1598 (2023)Cite this article

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Deep fibromatosis is a locally aggressive neoplasm commonly involving the extremities. Several authors have described imaging features and complications associated with deep fibromatosis. We present the case of a 33-year-old man who presented with a right gluteal fibrous mass identified on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), which was associated with a pseudoaneurysm originating from the right superior gluteal artery on serial follow-up with MRI and computed tomography. No intervention was done, and after conservative management, spontaneous thrombosis of the pseudoaneurysm was developed. Such imaging finding is the first report of a spontaneous development of pseudoaneurysm caused by deep fibromatosis, which could be a life-threatening condition and should be considered when dealing with deep fibromatosis and deciding on the appropriate treatment.

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    Hassan Alsayegh, Abdulrahman Khawaji, Meshaal Alshaalan & Maram Alothman

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Alsayegh, H., Alzaid, T., Khawaji, A. et al. Aggressive gluteal fibromatosis: a rare case associated with spontaneous superior gluteal artery pseudoaneurysm. Skeletal Radiol 52, 1593–1598 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00256-022-04263-7

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