Updates on abdominal desmoid tumors.
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.
Rampone
Bernardino
B
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
Pedrazzani
Corrado
C
Marrelli
Daniele
D
Pinto
Enrico
E
Roviello
Franco
F
D018221:Fibromatosis, Abdominal / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D009364:Neoplasm Recurrence, Local