The Desmoid Tumor Research Foundation

October 2013

Prognostic factors influencing event-free survival and treatments in desmoid-type fibromatosis: analysis from a large institution.

Author Information

Chun Meng Wang,Chun Yan Du,Hong Fu,Jing Gui Chen,Kai Huang,Ye Zhou,Ying Qiang Shi

Department of Gastric Cancer and Sarcomas, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College of Fudan University, No. 270 Dong An Road, Shanghai 200032, China.

Publication

Summary

This study demonstrates that tumor size and a history of recurrence are independent predictors of EFS. Surgery is warranted if it can be R0 and function sparing. Nonsurgical modalities or a policy of watchful waiting may be a better choice for unresectable disease.

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