Desmoid tumor surgery
Desmoid tumor Microchapters |
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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
Surgery
It does not have any propensity for metastasis although can aggressively invade structures. The optimal management for aggressive fibromatosis depends on tumor location and extent. Surgical resection may be offered although the likelihood of local recurrence after surgery is high, particularly if margins are positive. Moderate-dose radiotherapy alone for gross disease or after a microscopically incomplete resection yields local control rates of approximately 75-80%. Treatment with pharmacologic agents results in objective response rates of approximately 40-50%.