Clinical desmoid disease affects approximately 10 per cent of patients with familial
adenomatous polyposis (FAP); the subclinical rate is unknown. Desmoids are probably …

Although the etiology of solid cancers is multifactorial, with environmental and genetic
factors playing a variable role, a significant portion of the burden of cancer is accounted for …

This WHO classification covers tumors of soft tissue and bone including inherited tumor
syndromes. Each entity is extensively discussed with information on clinicopathological …

Purpose: To explore prognostic factors in surgically treated aggressive fibromatosis (extra-
abdominal desmoid tumor). Patients and Methods: A total of 203 consecutive patients …

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BACKGROUND The natural history of desmoid tumors remains an enigma. Previous reports
attempting to identify their biology have included recurrent and primary tumors as well as …

Desmoids represent the most important cause of death, after colorectal cancer, in patients
affected with familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP), an inherited disease due to mutations in …

Background Surgery for familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) aims to minimize cancer risk
while providing good functional outcome. Colectomy with ileorectal anastomosis and …

Background. Sporadic desmoid tumors occur mainly in the abdominal wall and in
extraabdominal sites. Desmoid tumors in patients with familial adenomatous polyposis …

PURPOSE: The aim of this retrospective study was to review the clinical features, and
surgical and medical management of patients with familial adenomatous polyposis …