Desmoid-type fibromatosis: Current Therapeutic Strategies and Future Perspectives

Desmoid tumors (DT), also known as aggressive fibromatosis or deep fibromatosis are rare mesenchymal neoplasms that are considered locally invasive with significant morbidity and mortality. [1 –2] DT are extremely rare, with a reported incidence of 2-4 per million population and account for only 0.03% of all diagnosed neoplasms. [3–4] They are more frequent among female patients and most commonly develop in patients between the ages of 15 and 60 years. [5] They most commonly occur in the abdominal wall, mesentery or the extremities.

Source: Cancer Treatment Reviews - December 25, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Rebecca IBRAHIM, Tarek ASSI, Rita Khoury, Carine NGO, Matthieu Faron, Benjamin Verret, Antonin L évy, Charles Honoré, Clémence Hénon, Cécile Le Péchoux, Ratislav Bahleda, Axel Le Cesne Tags: Anti-tumour Treatment Source Type: research