Diagnostic and therapeutic dilemmas in intra-abdominal desmoid tumors: a case report and literature review

Diagnostic and therapeutic dilemmas in intra-abdominal desmoid tumors: a case report and literature review

Highlights • Desmoid tumors are benign but lead to morbidity and mortality due to mass effect. • Histologically, desmoid tumors can masquerade as other neoplastic processes. • Chemo- and radio-therapy are useful, but surgery is the cornerstone of therapy. • The recurrence rate, even after treatment,...

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Veröffentlicht in:International journal of surgery case reports 2016-01, Vol.26, p.150-153
Hauptverfasser: Williams, Austin D., MD, MSEd, Heightchew, Kimberly, MD, Siripirapu, Veeraiah, MD
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Sprache:eng
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Case Report
Desmoid tumor
Immunohistochemistry
Mesenteric fibromatosis
Surgery
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Zusammenfassung:Highlights • Desmoid tumors are benign but lead to morbidity and mortality due to mass effect. • Histologically, desmoid tumors can masquerade as other neoplastic processes. • Chemo- and radio-therapy are useful, but surgery is the cornerstone of therapy. • The recurrence rate, even after treatment, is high.
ISSN:2210-2612
2210-2612
DOI:10.1016/j.ijscr.2016.07.044