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11735163

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PredicateObject
rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
8
pubmed:dateCreated
2001-12-12
pubmed:abstractText
Desmoid tumours exhibit fibroblastic proliferation and arise from fascial or musculoaponeurotic structures. Despite their benign microscopic appearance, and their negligible metastatic potential, the propensity of desmoid tumours for local infiltration is potentially significant in terms of deformity, morbidity and mortality due to pressure effects and obstruction of vital structures and organs. The rarity of desmoid tumours, coupled with the variability in their clinical course, renders these lesions a vexing entity, and makes demonstration of the efficacy of any specific intervention difficult. Failure to recognize the potential for malignant behaviour in this tumour renders desmoids susceptible to inadequate treatment. This distinct pathological entity is reviewed with a specific focus on aetiology and treatment.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:chemical
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Dec
pubmed:issn
0748-7983
pubmed:author
pubmed:copyrightInfo
Copyright Harcourt Publishers Limited.
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
27
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
701-6
pubmed:dateRevised
2007-7-2
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
2001
pubmed:articleTitle
Desmoid tumours.
pubmed:affiliation
Department of Academic Surgery, National University of Ireland, Wilton, Cork, Ireland.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Review