title: Updates on abdominal desmoid tumors.
abstract: Desmoid tumor is a monoclonal, fibroblastic proliferation arising in musculoaponeurotic structures. This connective tissue hyperplasia infiltrates locally, recurs frequently after resection but does not metastasize. Abdominal desmoid occurs sporadically, in association with some familial syndromes and often represents a clinical dilemma for surgeons. The enigmatic biology and anatomical location of abdominal desmoids make treatment recommendations difficult. This distinct pathological entity is reviewed with a specific focus on aetiology and management.
authors.affiliation: Department of General Surgery and Surgical Oncology, Unit of Surgical Oncology, University of Siena, Policlinico Le Scotte, viale Bracci, 1, 53100, Siena, Italy. ramponebernardino@virgilio.it
authors.forename: Bernardino
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Rampone
authors.forename: Corrado
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Pedrazzani
authors.forename: Daniele
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Marrelli
authors.forename: Enrico
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Pinto
authors.forename: Franco
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Roviello
mesh_terms: D018221:Fibromatosis, Abdominal / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D009364:Neoplasm Recurrence, Local