Alessandra Rinaldo,Alfio Ferlito,Ashok R Shaha,Carlos Suárez,Eelco de Bree,Jennifer L Hunt,Juan P Rodrigo,Michael L Hinni,Odysseas Zoras,Remco de Bree,Robert P Takes,William M Mendenhall
Department of Surgical Oncology, Medical School of Crete University Hospital, Heraklion, Greece.
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Summary
Desmoid tumor, or aggressive fibromatosis, is a rare, histologically benign, fibroblastic lesion that infrequently presents in the head and neck. The most common treatment is surgery, but desmoid tumors are characteristically associated with a high local recurrence rate after resection. The efficacy of postoperative radiotherapy is controversial. Its potential benefit should be carefully balanced against possible radiation-induced adverse effects. Alternative treatment modalities, such as primary radiotherapy and medical treatment or a wait-and-see policy, may be preferable to mutilating surgery.
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