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[Desmoids tumors].

D Dequanter1, M Gebhart

  • 1Département de Chirurgie, Institut Bordet, Centre des Tumeurs de l'Université Libre de Bruxelles - Bruxelles, France. didier.dequanter@wanadoo.be

Journal De Chirurgie
|November 1, 2002
PubMed
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Desmoid tumors are rare fibrous growths with unknown causes, often linked to genetics or trauma. Surgical removal is key to preventing recurrence, as other treatments lack proven effectiveness.

Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Surgical Pathology
  • Fibroblastic Tumors

Context:

  • Desmoid tumors are infiltrative growths of fibroblasts and fibrocytes originating in fascial or musculoaponeurotic tissues.
  • Etiology is poorly understood, with potential links to trauma, hormonal factors, and genetic predispositions.
  • Abdominal desmoids are less common than extra-abdominal types, with female predominance, while extra-abdominal tumors show male predominance.

Purpose:

  • To define desmoid tumors, discuss their etiology, and outline current treatment considerations.
  • To differentiate between abdominal and extra-abdominal desmoid tumor demographics and presentation.
  • To emphasize the primary goal of surgical intervention in managing desmoid tumors.

Summary:

  • Desmoid tumors present as painless masses, typically diagnosed in the third and fourth decades of life.

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  • Surgical management focuses on wide local excision or muscle group resection to minimize local recurrence.
  • Current evidence does not support the efficacy of irradiation or chemotherapy in controlling desmoid tumors.

    • Impact:

    • Highlights the importance of surgical technique in achieving optimal outcomes for desmoid tumors.
    • Underscores the need for further research into the etiology and effective non-surgical treatments for desmoid tumors.
    • Provides a concise overview for clinicians managing patients with desmoid tumors, emphasizing recurrence prevention.