Desmoplastic small round cell tumor

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Template:DiseaseDisorder infobox Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Template:DSRCT

Synonyms and keywords: Desmoplastic small round blue cell tumor; intraabdominal desmoplastic small round blue cell tumor; desmoplastic small cell tumor; desmoplastic cancer; desmoplastic sarcoma; DSRCT.

Overview

Historical Perspective

Classification

Pathophysiology

Causes

Differentiating Desmoplastic small round cell tumor from other Diseases

Epidemiology and Demographics

Risk Factors

Screening

Natural History, Complications, and Prognosis

Diagnosis

History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | X Ray | CT | MRI | Ultrasound | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies

Treatment

Medical Therapy | Surgery | Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies

Case Studies

Case #1

References

  • Pickhardt PJ, Fisher AJ, Balfe DM, Dehner LP, Huettner PC (1999). "Desmoplastic small round cell tumor of the abdomen: radiologic-histopathologic correlation". Radiology. 210 (3): 633–8. PMID 10207460.
  • Gerald WL, Miller HK, Battifora H, Miettinen M, Silva EG, Rosai J (1991). "Intra-abdominal desmoplastic small round-cell tumor. Report of 19 cases of a distinctive type of high-grade polyphenotypic malignancy affecting young individuals". Am. J. Surg. Pathol. 15 (6): 499–513. PMID 1709557.
  • Slomovitz BM, Girotra M, Aledo A; et al. (2000). "Desmoplastic small round cell tumor with primary ovarian involvement: case report and review". Gynecol. Oncol. 79 (1): 124–8. doi:10.1006/gyno.2000.5829. PMID 11006044.