Desmoid tumours of the head and neck in children: Review of management

Abstract Objective Desmoid tumours of the head and neck in children are rare, local invasive and potentially fatal tumours. The purpose of this review is to discuss the management of these tumours in the light of a case series and a review of the literature. Material and methods This retrospective s...

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Veröffentlicht in:European annals of otorhinolaryngology, head and neck diseases head and neck diseases, 2017-05, Vol.134 (3), p.155-160
Hauptverfasser: Risoud, M, Mortuaire, G, Leroy, X, Leblond, P, Fayoux, P
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Zusammenfassung:Abstract Objective Desmoid tumours of the head and neck in children are rare, local invasive and potentially fatal tumours. The purpose of this review is to discuss the management of these tumours in the light of a case series and a review of the literature. Material and methods This retrospective study summarised the medical data of children treated for desmoid tumours of the head and neck between 1976 and 2014. Results Five of the 6 children were treated by radical surgical resection, with positive surgical margins (R1) in 2 cases, followed by recurrence requiring further resection. One child with a very advanced lesion was treated by weekly methotrexate and vinorelbine chemotherapy for 18 months, allowing 93% reduction of tumour volume without recurrence. Conclusions Desmoid tumours of the head and neck in children are more aggressive than their adult counterparts and are associated with high morbidity and mortality and a high recurrence rate. CT and MRI imaging assessment should preferably be performed before biopsy. External beam radiotherapy must be avoided in children as it is less effective than in adults, and is responsible for long-term cosmetic and functional sequelae and even a risk of second tumours. Treatment is surgical whenever radical resection is possible. In patients presenting an excessive risk of morbidity and mortality, chemotherapy devoid of long-term adverse effects (such as methotrexate in combination with a Vinca alkaloid) can be proposed. Long-term follow-up must be ensured due to the risk of recurrence.
ISSN:1879-7296
1879-730X
DOI:10.1016/j.anorl.2016.11.007