title: Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumor (DSRCT): an Unusual Intra-abdominal Tumor.
abstract: Desmoplastic small round cell tumor (DSRCT) is a rare intra-abdominal tumor commonly seen in adolescents and young adult males. It is an important differential diagnosis in these patients presenting with abdominal masses and/or GI obstruction. The management and prognosis improve if preoperative diagnosis can be established.
authors.affiliation: Department of General and Minimally Invasive Surgery, Manipal Hospital, 98, Rustom Bagh, Old Airport Road, Bangalore, 560 017 India.
authors.forename: Chetan
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Kandhari
authors.affiliation: Department of General and Minimally Invasive Surgery, Manipal Hospital, 98, Rustom Bagh, Old Airport Road, Bangalore, 560 017 India.
authors.forename: Uday
authors.initials: U
authors.lastname: Muddebihal
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgical Oncology, Manipal Hospital, Bangalore, 560 017 India.
authors.forename: Venkatesh
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Udupa
authors.affiliation: Department of Pathology, Manipal Hospital, Bangalore, 560 017 India.
authors.forename: Suresh
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Chandra
keywords: Desmoplastic; Intra-abdominal tumor; Round cell tumor
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