Diagnostic and therapeutic dilemmas in intra-abdominal desmoid tumors: A case report and literature review
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- 作者：Austin D. Williams ; MD MSEda ; adwilliams5@gmail.com" class="auth_mail" title="E-mail the corresponding author ; Kimberly Heightchew ; MDb ; Veeraiah Siripirapu ; MDa
- 关键词：Desmoid tumor ; Surgery ; Immunohistochemistry ; Mesenteric fibromatosis ; Case report
- 刊名：International Journal of Surgery Case Reports
- 出版年：2016
- 出版时间：2016
- 年：2016
- 卷：26
- 期：Complete
- 页码：150-153
- 全文大小：1303 K
文摘
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Desmoid tumors are benign but lead to morbidity and mortality due to mass effect.
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Histologically, desmoid tumors can masquerade as other neoplastic processes.
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Chemo- and radio-therapy are useful, but surgery is the cornerstone of therapy.
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The recurrence rate, even after treatment, is high.