Article
Evaluation of diagnostic algorithm and therapeutic interventions for intra-abdominal desmoid tumors.
Surgical oncology - 1 May 2022
Mastoraki Aikaterini, Schizas Dimitrios, Vassiliu Sofia, Saliaris Konstantinos, Giagkos Georgios-Christos, Theochari Maria, Vergadis Chrysovalantis, Tolia Maria, Vassiliu Pantelis, Felekouras Evangelos
Abstract excerpt
Desmoid-type fibromatosis (DF) is a distinctly rare condition, mostly of younger adults, characterized by the development of locally aggressive tumors of mesenchymal origin. Desmoid tumors (DT) arise either sporadically or in association with FAP (familial adenomatous polyposis), although certain risk factors have also been identified, including pregnancy and antecedent surgical trauma. They can emerge from any...
Topics
- Adenomatous Polyposis Coli
- Adult
- Algorithms
- Female
- Desmoid Tumors
- Humans
- Mutation
- Pregnancy
- Risk Factors