The Desmoid Tumor Research Foundation

September 2016

Sporadic desmoid tumors of the abdominal wall: the results of surgery.

Author Information

Anaid Kasangian,Andrea Marrari,Chiara E Mussi,Chiara Lo Russo,Emanuela Morenghi,Ferdinando Cananzi,Piergiuseppe Colombo,Rita De Sanctis,Vittorio Quagliuolo

Department of Oncology, Humanitas Clinical and Research Center, Milan - Italy.,Department of Pathology, Humanitas Clinical and Research Center, Milan - Italy.,Department of Statistics, Humanitas Clinical and Research Center, Milan - Italy.,Department of Surgical Oncology, Humanitas Clinical and Research Center, Milan - Italy.

Publication

Summary

Desmoid tumors of the abdominal wall have a favorable prognosis after surgical resection, which remains a safe and effective treatment. Wild-type tumors are common, whereas the incidence of S45F mutation in the beta-catenin gene is lower than in other anatomic sites. Upfront surgery may be considered in selected women who wish to bear a child.

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