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==Prognosis== | ==Prognosis== | ||
Desmoid tumor associated with familial adenomatous polyposis has the most unfavorable prognosis | *Desmoid tumor associated with familial adenomatous polyposis has the most unfavorable prognosis | ||
*Desmoid tumors have become an important cause of morbidity and mortality due to increasing use of prophylactic colectomy in FAP patients | |||
*Desmoids cause death in approximately 11% of FAP patients | |||
*Due to gradual progression to desmoids, 60% of FAP patients remain alive for 10 years after the diagnosis | |||
==Reference== | ==Reference== |
Revision as of 16:50, 27 February 2019
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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
If left untreated, desmoid tumor produces few symptoms early in the course. Common complications of desmoid tumor include progression to agressive fibromatosis, involvement of intra abdominal viscera, and metastasis. The prognosis varies with the associated disease of desmoid tumor. Desmoid tumor associated with FAP has the least favorable prognosis.
Natural history
- If left untreated, desmoid tumor produces few symptoms early in the course.
Complications
Common complications of desmoid tumor include:
- Progression to aggressive fibromatosis
- Involvement of intra abdominal organs
- Metastasis
Prognosis
- Desmoid tumor associated with familial adenomatous polyposis has the most unfavorable prognosis
- Desmoid tumors have become an important cause of morbidity and mortality due to increasing use of prophylactic colectomy in FAP patients
- Desmoids cause death in approximately 11% of FAP patients
- Due to gradual progression to desmoids, 60% of FAP patients remain alive for 10 years after the diagnosis