# An Aggressive but Not Malignant Tumor of the Pediatric Hip

## TL;DR

Desmoid-type fibromatosis is a rare, non-cancerous tumor in children that looks aggressive but does not spread, requiring imaging for accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.

## Contribution

Highlights the importance of imaging in distinguishing this tumor from malignant ones in pediatric hips.

## Key findings

- Desmoid-type fibromatosis mimics aggressive childhood malignancies but does not metastasize.
- Imaging plays an essential role in both diagnosing and guiding treatment strategies for this tumor.

## Abstract

Teaching point: Desmoid-type fibromatosis is a rare soft tissue tumor mimicking typical aggressive childhood malignancies, but with inability to metastasize, and with an essential role for imaging for diagnosis and therapeutic strategies.