title: A to Z of desmoid tumors.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  The purpose of this article is to illustrate the common locations of desmoid tumors (deep fibromatosis), complications of intra- and extraabdominal desmoids, and treatment-related changes in their imaging appearance.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Desmoids are locally aggressive fibrous tumors with a tendency to recur. Desmoids can be intraabdominal, in the abdominal wall, or extraabdominal. Complications, such as compression or invasion of adjacent structures, and abscess formation can occur. Treatment options include observation, local treatment (surgery, radiotherapy), or systemic therapy (conventional chemotherapy, molecular targeted agents).
authors: Department of Imaging, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA, USA. ashinagare@partners.org
authors: Atul B
authors: AB
authors: Shinagare
authors: Nikhil H
authors: NH
authors: Ramaiya
authors: Jyothi P
authors: JP
authors: Jagannathan
authors: Katherine M
authors: KM
authors: Krajewski
authors: Angela A
authors: AA
authors: Giardino
authors: James E
authors: JE
authors: Butrynski
authors: Chandrajit P
authors: CP
authors: Raut
mesh_terms: D003287:Contrast Media; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging; D018221:Fibromatosis, Abdominal / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D018222:Desmoid Tumors / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D012307:Risk Factors
chemical_list: D003287:Contrast Media