Desmoid tumor
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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]
Synonyms and keywords: Aggressive fibromatosis, Deep musculoaponeurotic fibromatosis, Deep fibromatosis, Desmoid fibromatosis, Familial infiltrative fibromatosis, Hereditary desmoid disease, Musculoaponeurotic fibromatosis, Nonmetastasizing fibrosarcoma, Fibromatosis of soft tissue, Grade I fibromatosis, Well-differentiated non-metastasizing fibromatosis
Overview
Historical Perspective
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating desmoid tumor from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
Diagnostic study of choice | History and Symptoms | Physical Examination |Laboratory Findings | CT | MRI | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy | Surgery | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies