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==Other Imaging Findings==
==Other Imaging Findings==
===Ultrasonography===
===Ultrasonography===
*Ultrasound is a helpful diagnostic study particularly for desmoids involving the chest or abdominal wall
*On ultrasound, desmoid tumors typically appear as:
*On ultrasound, desmoid tumors typically appear as:
**Homogeneously anechoic or hypoechoic masses
**Homogeneously anechoic or hypoechoic masses
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**Lateral borders may appear ill defined or irregular
**Lateral borders may appear ill defined or irregular
**Should not be confused with cystic lesions
**Should not be confused with cystic lesions
===Color Doppler===
===Color Doppler===
*Findings on color Doppler are as follows:<ref name="EconomouPitta2011">{{cite journal|last1=Economou|first1=Athanasios|last2=Pitta|first2=Xanthi|last3=Andreadis|first3=Efstathios|last4=Papapavlou|first4=Leonidas|last5=Chrissidis|first5=Thomas|title=Desmoid tumor of the abdominal wall: a case report|journal=Journal of Medical Case Reports|volume=5|issue=1|year=2011|pages=326|issn=1752-1947|doi=10.1186/1752-1947-5-326}}</ref>
*Findings on color Doppler are as follows:<ref name="EconomouPitta2011">{{cite journal|last1=Economou|first1=Athanasios|last2=Pitta|first2=Xanthi|last3=Andreadis|first3=Efstathios|last4=Papapavlou|first4=Leonidas|last5=Chrissidis|first5=Thomas|title=Desmoid tumor of the abdominal wall: a case report|journal=Journal of Medical Case Reports|volume=5|issue=1|year=2011|pages=326|issn=1752-1947|doi=10.1186/1752-1947-5-326}}</ref>

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sara Mohsin, M.D.[2]Faizan Sheraz, M.D. [3]

Overview

Other imaging studies for the diagnosis of desmoid tumor include ultrasonography, which demonstrates tumor size and location. On ultrasonography, desmoid tumors appear as well-defined lesions with variable echogenicity. with ill defined/irregular borders. On color Doppler, desmoids appear like muscles, may be lobulated and may show vascularity.

Other Imaging Findings

Ultrasonography

  • Ultrasound is a helpful diagnostic study particularly for desmoids involving the chest or abdominal wall
  • On ultrasound, desmoid tumors typically appear as:
    • Homogeneously anechoic or hypoechoic masses
    • Well-defined lesions
    • Lateral borders may appear ill defined or irregular
    • Should not be confused with cystic lesions

Color Doppler

  • Findings on color Doppler are as follows:[1]
    • Appear like muscles
    • May be lobulated
    • May show vascularity

Reference

  1. Economou, Athanasios; Pitta, Xanthi; Andreadis, Efstathios; Papapavlou, Leonidas; Chrissidis, Thomas (2011). "Desmoid tumor of the abdominal wall: a case report". Journal of Medical Case Reports. 5 (1): 326. doi:10.1186/1752-1947-5-326. ISSN 1752-1947.

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