Desmoid tumours of the extremities and trunk: a review of the literature.
Desmoid tumours are rare neoplasms that display local aggressiveness but no propensity to metastasise. They are mainly localized in the abdominal wall, the bowel, and the mesentery or in extra-abdominal sites such as the trunk and the extremities. Surgical resection is the main treatment modality in extremities and trunk, with the optional combination of radiotherapy and/or chemotherapy. However, these tumours have a high propensity for recurrent growth.
Pakos
Emilios E
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Department of Radiation Therapy, University Hospital of Ioannina, School of Medicine, University of Ioannina, Ioannina, Greece. epakos@yahoo.gr
Tsekeris
Pericles G
PG
Goussia
Ann C
AC
D000005:Abdomen; D001415:Back; D005121:Extremities; D018222:Desmoid Tumors / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D011379:Prognosis; D012983:Soft Tissue Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery*