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Risk factors for development of desmoid tumours in familial adenomatous polyposis.
The British journal of surgery - 1 Sept 2008
Lefevre J H, Parc Y, Kernéis S, Goasguen N, Benis M, Parc R, Tiret E
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Desmoid tumours (DTs) are the primary cause of death of patients with familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) following restorative proctocolectomy. The aim of this study was to identify risk factors for DT in a French population. METHODS: Clinical data for 442 patients with FAP from 1983 to 2004 were reviewed retrospectively. RESULTS: A total of 124 DTs were documented in 50 patients (25 female). DT...
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