Current Trends in the Management of Extra-Abdominal Desmoid Tumours
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Author(s): Papagelopoulos Panayiotis J, Mavrogenis Andreas F, Mitsiokapa Evanthia A, Papaparaskeva Kleo Th, Galanis Evanthia C, Soucacos Panayotis N
Conclusion
Desmoid tumours are challenging with unpredictable natural history, and current management involves a multidisciplinary approach with a focus on wide margin surgical resection.
Supporting Evidence
- Desmoid tumours are rare and account for about 0.03% of all neoplasms.
- Current management involves a multidisciplinary approach including surgery and adjuvant therapies.
- Wide margin surgical resection is the main treatment for local control of the tumour.
- Radiation therapy can improve local control, especially in adults.
- Chemotherapy may be used for recurrent or unresectable desmoid tumours.
Takeaway
Desmoid tumours are slow-growing but can be aggressive. Doctors usually try to remove them surgically, but sometimes they come back.
Methodology
The study reviews current management strategies for extra-abdominal desmoid tumours, including surgical and non-surgical treatments.
Limitations
The unpredictable nature of desmoid tumours and variability in treatment responses complicate management.
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