Desmoid tumor classification
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Faizan Sheraz, M.D. [2]
Overview
Desmoid tumor may be classified according to etiology into 5 subtypes.[1]
Classification
Desmoid tumor may be classified as follows:[1]
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Abdominal |
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Extraabdominal |
Desmoid tumors found in other body regions most often including:
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Intraabdominal |
Arise from the tissue that connects the abdominal organs, involving: | |
Multiple Familial |
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Gardner Syndrome Associated |
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Turcot Syndrome Associated |
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