The Desmoid Tumor Research Foundation

July 2022

Multimodality Imaging Assessment of Desmoid Tumors: The Great Mime in the Era of Multidisciplinary Teams

Author Information

Simonetti I (1), Bruno F (2,3), Fusco R (4), Cutolo C (5), Setola SV (1), Patrone R (6), Masciocchi C (2), Palumbo P (3,7), Arrigoni F (8), Picone C (1), Belli A (6), Grassi R (9), Grassi F (9), Barile A (2,3), Izzo F (6), Petrillo A (1), Granata V (1).

(1) Division of Radiology, Istituto Nazionale Tumori IRCCS Fondazione Pascale-IRCCS di Napoli, 80131 Naples, Italy. (2) Department of Applied Clinical Sciences and Biotechnology, University of L'Aquila, 67100 L'Aquila, Italy. (3) Italian Society of Medical and Interventional Radiology (SIRM), SIRM Foundation, 20122 Milan, Italy. (4) Medical Oncology Division, Igea SpA, 80013 Napoli, Italy. (5) Department of Medicine, Surgery and Dentistry, University of Salerno, 84084 Salerno, Italy. (6) Hepatobiliary Surgical Oncology Division, Istituto Nazionale Tumori IRCCS Fondazione Pascale-IRCCS di Napoli, Via Mariano Semmola, 80131 Naples, Italy. (7) Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Area of Cardiovascular and Interventional Imaging, Abruzzo Health Unit 1, 67100 L'Aquila, Italy. (8) Emergency and Interventional Radiology, San Salvatore Hospital, 67100 L'Aquila, Italy. (9) Division of Radiology, Università degli Studi della Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, 80127 Naples, Italy.

Publication

J Pers Med

Summary

Desmoid tumors (DTs), also known as desmoid fibromatosis or aggressive fibromatosis, are rare, locally invasive, non-metastatic soft tissue tumors. Although histological results represent the gold standard diagnosis, imaging represents the fundamental tool for the diagnosis of these tumors. Although histological analysis represents the gold standard for diagnosis, imaging represents the fundamental tool for the diagnosis of these tumors. DTs represent a challenge for the radiologist, being able to mimic different pathological conditions. A proper diagnosis is required to establish an adequate therapeutic approach. Multimodality imaging, including ultrasound (US), computed tomography (CT) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), should be preferred. Different imaging techniques can also guide minimally invasive treatments and monitor their effectiveness. The purpose of this review is to describe the state-of-the-art multidisciplinary imaging of DTs; and its role in patient management.

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