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Review
. 2013 Oct;27(5):989-1005.
doi: 10.1016/j.hoc.2013.07.008. Epub 2013 Aug 28.

Desmoid tumors: a comprehensive review of the evolving biology, unpredictable behavior, and myriad of management options

Sumana Devata  1 , Rashmi Chugh
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Desmoid tumors: a comprehensive review of the evolving biology, unpredictable behavior, and myriad of management options

Sumana Devata et al. Hematol Oncol Clin North Am. 2013 Oct.

Abstract

Desmoid tumors are rare, clonal collections of benign fibrous tissue that exhibit a highly variable clinical course. This article presents a comprehensive review of desmoid tumors and summarizes the current literature pertaining to clinical presentation, diagnostic modalities, pathogenesis, prognostic factors, and management options.

Keywords: Aggressive fibromatosis; Desmoid; Familial adenomatous polyposis; Review; Tyrosine kinase inhibitors.

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