Desmoid tumorsA clinical review of 30 patients with more than 20 years’ follow-up
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https://doi.org/10.1080/00016470310017785Abstract
We retrospectively studied the outcome in a consecutive series of 30 patients with desmoid tumors who were followed for more than 20 years after treatment (surgery in 29 patients). A local recurrence occurred in 12 patients and more than 1 recurrence occurred in 8. 3 patients had spontaneous complete regression of the tumor. At follow-up after mean 28 (20-54) years, all patients were tumor-free except 1 who had had a stable tumor for at least 11 years. Symptoms were related more to treatment than to the tumor. We conclude that desmoid tumors may have a high capacity for self-limitation and that conservative therapy should be considered in symptom-free patients.Downloads
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2003-01-01
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Dalén, B. P. M., Bergh, P., & Gunterberg, B. (2003). Desmoid tumorsA clinical review of 30 patients with more than 20 years’ follow-up. Acta Orthopaedica, 74(4), 455–459. https://doi.org/10.1080/00016470310017785
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