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*Biopsy is the most important and conclusive diagnostic procedure for desmoid tumor | *Biopsy is the most important and conclusive diagnostic procedure for desmoid tumor | ||
Revision as of 19:53, 28 February 2019
Overview
Diagnostic study of choice for desmoid tumors is biopsy
Diagnostic study of choice
- Biopsy is the most important and conclusive diagnostic procedure for desmoid tumor
- After biopsy, electron microscopy is performed to obtain further clarity and confirmation for the diagnosis
- Spindle cells of desmoid tumors appear to be myofibroblasts on electron microscopy which represents an abnormal proliferation of myofibroblasts, which normally disappear gradually during the later stages of wound healing
- Immunohistochemical stains are done to look for nuclear accumulation of beta-catenin
- Regardless of the site, 90% of desmoids show nuclear reactivity (has relatively high specificity)