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==Microscopic Pathology==<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> | ==Microscopic Pathology== | ||
Histologically, desmoid tumors consist of:<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> | |||
*Elongated fibroblasts. | *Elongated fibroblasts. | ||
*Myofibroblasts characterized by elongated, tapered cytoplasm; elongated, vesicular, typical-appearing nuclei; and multiple small nucleoli. The cells are linearly arranged and are surrounded and separated from each other by collagen. | *Myofibroblasts characterized by elongated, tapered cytoplasm; elongated, vesicular, typical-appearing nuclei; and multiple small nucleoli. The cells are linearly arranged and are surrounded and separated from each other by collagen. | ||
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:*In the first stage, lesions are more cellular and have fewer areas of hyalinized collagen. | :*In the first stage, lesions are more cellular and have fewer areas of hyalinized collagen. | ||
:*In the second stage, there is an increasing amount of collagen deposition in the central and peripheral areas of the tumor. | :*In the second stage, there is an increasing amount of collagen deposition in the central and peripheral areas of the tumor. | ||
:*In the third stage, there is an increase in the fibrous composition with a decrease in cellularity and water content. | :*In the third stage, there is an increase in the fibrous composition with a decrease in cellularity and water content. | ||
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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
Desmoid tumor may occur as part of Gardner syndrome. A minority of desmoid tumors are associated with Turcot syndrome, Familial adenomatous polyposis, and estrogen therapy.
Pathophysiology
Their exact aetiology remains uncertain, although they are frequently associated with previous trauma or surgical incision. On the molecular level, desmoids are characterised by mutations in the β-catenin gene, CTNNB1, or the adenomatous polyposis coli gene, APC.[1]
Associated Diseases
- Some cases have been associated with estrogen therapy
- Turcot syndrome
- Gardner syndrome
- Familial adenomatous polyposis
- In the case of mesenteric desmoid they are seen either sporadically or in association with familial polyposis coli syndrome(FAP)
Gross Pathology
- Abdominal wall desmoid tumors arise from:
- Musculoaponeurotic structures of the abdominal wall (especially the rectus and internal oblique muscles and their fascial coverings)
- External oblique muscle and the transversalis muscle or fascia
- These masses have a firm, gritty texture. On the cut surface, they are glistening white and coarsely trabeculated, resembling scar tissue
Location
Frequent locations in the abdomen are:
- Abdominal wall
- Root of the mesentery
- Retroperitoneum
Microscopic Pathology
Histologically, desmoid tumors consist of:[2]
- Elongated fibroblasts.
- Myofibroblasts characterized by elongated, tapered cytoplasm; elongated, vesicular, typical-appearing nuclei; and multiple small nucleoli. The cells are linearly arranged and are surrounded and separated from each other by collagen.
- These tumors show a tendency to evolve over time.
- Vandevenne et al described three stages of evolution of desmoid tumors:
- In the first stage, lesions are more cellular and have fewer areas of hyalinized collagen.
- In the second stage, there is an increasing amount of collagen deposition in the central and peripheral areas of the tumor.
- In the third stage, there is an increase in the fibrous composition with a decrease in cellularity and water content.
Reference
- ↑ Desmoid tumor. Dr Tim Luijkx and Radswiki et al. Radiopedia 2015 http://radiopaedia.org/articles/aggressive-fibromatosis. Accessed on January 20, 2015
- ↑ 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.