Abdominal Aggressive Fibromatosis: Diagnostic and Therapeutic Features

Autor: Houcine Maghrebi, Amine Makni, Amine Sebai, Asma Labidi, Feriel Ksantini, Mohamed Jouini, Montassar Kacem, Zoubeir Bensafta
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2018
Předmět:
Zdroj: Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, Vol 12, Iss 4, Pp XR01-XR03 (2018)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2249-782X
0973-709X
DOI: 10.7860/JCDR/2018/32311.11420
Popis: Desmoid tumours are rare soft tissue tumours developed from myofibroblasts. They usually infiltrate into adjacent muscle bundles and are characterised by the absence of metastatic potential. However, a high local aggressiveness is seen with a high rate of recurrence after surgical excision. We hereby attempt to present a series of patients with desmoid tumours and review treatment options and management strategies. Ten tumours occurred in the abdominal wall, five in the mesentery, and one was presacral tumour. The mean diameter of the tumour was 6 cm (range, 2.3-40 cm). Associated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP) was found in five patients. The margin of surgical resection was healthy in five patients. During follow up period, two patients returned with recurrence of tumours.
Databáze: Directory of Open Access Journals