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Desmoid tumor

肿瘤外科

Common symptoms

腹部压痛、生长缓慢、上腹部肿块及腹胀

The pathology of disease

Desmoid tumor (aggressive fibromatosis) is a rare benign fascial tendon overgrowth; ~3.7 new cases per million/year. Arises in muscle/aponeurosis/deep fascia, very hard. Anywhere on body; abdominal wall most common, also intra-abdominal/skeletal muscle. Age 30-50, female predominance; also adolescents.

Common Symptoms

Abdominal tenderness; slow growth; epigastric mass/fullness

Causes

Unknown; possibly surgery and systemic connective tissue abnormalities. Estrogen elevation in pregnancy plus abdominal wall trauma may explain adult female predilection. May be part of Gardner syndrome (colonic polyposis, osteomas, epidermal cysts, desmoids), familial.

Treatment

Supportive care; rehabilitation

Prevention

Personal/environmental hygiene; avoid drug abuse; protect against harmful environments.

Recommended Department

It is recommended to visit the oncological surgery department; before the visit you may first book an appointment and connect with experts through this platform.

Warm reminder: The above information is provided for health education reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek care at a regular hospital in time.