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Efficacy of low-dose chemotherapy with methotrexate and vinblastine for patients with extra-abdominal desmoid-type fibromatosis: a systematic review [PDF]

open access: yes, 2020
Objective: The treatment modality for desmoid-type fibromatosis has shifted from surgery to conservative treatment. This systematic review aims to evaluate the efficacy of low-dose chemotherapy with methotrexate and vinblastine for patients with extra ...
Yoshida, Masahiro   +5 more
core   +1 more source

Desmoid Fibromatosis of the Gastric Wall Mimicking Needle Tract Seeding after Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Fine-Needle Biopsy for Pancreatic Cancer: A Case Report. [PDF]

open access: yesDEN Open
ABSTRACT Endoscopic ultrasound‐guided fine‐needle biopsy (EUS‐FNB) is widely used for the pathological diagnosis of pancreatic diseases. However, needle tract seeding (NTS) remains a clinical concern, particularly when the puncture route is not included in the surgical resection field. We report a case in which distinguishing NTS from other pathologies
Koyama K   +9 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

Mesenteric desmoid tumor of the interposed jejunal pouch after total gastrectomy

open access: yesWorld Journal of Surgical Oncology, 2006
Background Desmoid tumor is a rare entity, and most desmoid tumors are located in abdominal wall or extra-abdominal tissues. Occurrence of desmoid tumor in mesentry is extremely rare.
Kinoshita Hiroyuki   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Development of multifocal extra‐abdominal desmoid fibromatosis after surgical resection

open access: yesClinical Case Reports, 2019
Multifocal fibromatosis is a rare entity. We report on two cases where multifocal disease developed after surgical resection. Chronic inflammation and repetitive trauma may be considered a risk factor for developing multifocal disease.
Brendon M. Bauer   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

An unusual finding in a desmoid-type fibromatosis of the pancreas: a case report and review of the literature

open access: yesJournal of Medical Case Reports, 2018
Background Desmoid-type fibromatoses are rare benign and fibrous tumors that account for approximately 0.03% of total neoplasms. Within this category of neoplasms, pancreatic desmoid-type fibromatosis is an extremely rare subgroup, accounting for ...
Joseph Clarence Torres, Chen Xin
doaj   +1 more source

The initiation, design, and establishment of the Desmoid Tumor Research Foundation Patient Registry and Natural History Study

open access: yesRare Tumors, 2019
Desmoid tumors are locally invasive sarcoma, affecting 5–6 individuals out of 1,000,000 per year. The desmoid tumors have high rates of recurrence after resection and can lead to significant deterioration of the quality of life of patients.
Kelly A Mercier, Darragh M Walsh
doaj   +1 more source

Spindle Cell Fibromatosis of the Breast: A Lesson in Malignancy Mimicry. [PDF]

open access: yesClin Case Rep
ABSTRACT Spindle cell fibromatosis of the breast (SCFB) is a rare benign tumor that closely mimics malignancy on imaging and clinical examination. Accurate diagnosis relies on histopathology and immunohistochemistry, particularly β‐catenin staining, to guide appropriate management and avoid overtreatment while addressing its locally aggressive behavior
Fiore V   +5 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

Recent advances in desmoid tumor therapy [PDF]

open access: yes, 2020
The desmoid tumor is a locally aggressive proliferative disease within the family of soft-tissue sarcomas. Despite its relatively good prognosis, the clinical management of desmoid tumors requires constant multidisciplinary evaluation due to its highly ...
Incorvaia L.   +21 more
core   +2 more sources

Small bowel obstruction caused by a fast‐growing desmoid tumor

open access: yesClinical Case Reports, 2020
Desmoid tumors are rare tumors which can cause intestinal obstructions. Surgical wide excision is currently the treatment of choice, with the goal of achieving free resection margins.
David Martin   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Pancreatic cystic desmoid tumor following metastatic colon cancer surgery: A case report

open access: yesRadiology Case Reports, 2020
Desmoid tumors are rare, benign, and locally aggressive neoplasms that stem from connective tissue that have high rates of recurrence after surgery. Intra-abdominal desmoid-type fibromatosis can arise in 2 forms: sporadic or hereditary (associated with ...
Shahab Shayesteh, MD   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

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