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[Desmoid tumors].

E V Moor1, A Halevy, R Reif

  • 1Dept. of Surgery B, Assaf Harofeh Medical Center, Zerifin.

Harefuah
|July 1, 1992
PubMed
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Complete surgical excision is crucial for managing desmoid tumors to prevent recurrence. Adjuvant therapies are not currently recommended for these locally recurrent tumors.

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Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Surgical Pathology

Context:

  • Desmoid tumors, also known as aggressive fibromatosis, represent a challenging clinical entity due to their infiltrative growth and high recurrence rates.
  • This study reviews surgical outcomes for desmoid tumors across various anatomical locations.

Purpose:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of surgical excision in managing desmoid tumors.
  • To determine the optimal surgical approach and assess the role of adjuvant therapies.

Summary:

  • Seven patients (4 female, 3 male; age 16-50) with desmoid tumors underwent surgical treatment over a 6-year period.
  • Complete excision with free margins was achieved in 5 patients, resulting in no reported recurrences.
  • Incomplete excision in 2 patients led to rapid local recurrence, highlighting the importance of adequate surgical margins.

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Impact:

  • Wide surgical excision is the primary treatment modality for desmoid tumors.
  • Current evidence does not support the use of adjuvant therapy in the management of desmoid tumors, emphasizing surgical technique over systemic treatments.