Desmoid tumor medical therapy

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Faizan Sheraz, M.D. [2]

Overview

Medical therapy for desmoid tumor includes antiestrogens (ex. tamoxifen), NSAIDs, chemotherapy, or microwave ablation.

Medical Therapy

Medical therapy for prolactinoma includes:

• Antiestrogens (ex. Tamoxifen)
• NSAIDs
• Chemotherapy
• Microwave ablation

Radiation Therapy

Rarely, radiation therapy is used if medical therapy and surgery fail. Depending on the size and location of the tumor, radiation is delivered either in low doses over the course of 5 to 6 weeks or in a single high dose. Radiation therapy is effective in approximately 30% of cases.