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Definitive diagnosis of a desmoid tumor can only be established by histological examination of a biopsy specimen. Electron microscopy can be done which shows spindle cells of desmoids appearing as myofibroblasts | Definitive diagnosis of a desmoid tumor can only be established by histological examination of a biopsy specimen. Electron microscopy can be done which shows spindle cells of desmoids appearing as myofibroblasts. | ||
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*Electron microscopy is performed to obtain further clarity and confirmation for the diagnosis | *Electron microscopy is performed to obtain further clarity and confirmation for the diagnosis | ||
*Spindle cells of desmoid tumors appear to be myofibroblasts on electron microscopy which represents an abnormal proliferation of myofibroblasts, which normally disappear gradually during the later stages of wound healing | *Spindle cells of desmoid tumors appear to be myofibroblasts on electron microscopy which represents an abnormal proliferation of myofibroblasts, which normally disappear gradually during the later stages of wound healing | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sara Mohsin, M.D.[2]
Overview
Definitive diagnosis of a desmoid tumor can only be established by histological examination of a biopsy specimen. Electron microscopy can be done which shows spindle cells of desmoids appearing as myofibroblasts.
Diagnostic study of choice
- Biopsy is the most important and conclusive diagnostic procedure for desmoid tumor
- After biopsy, definitive diagnosis must be established on histopathologic analysis
- Electron microscopy is performed to obtain further clarity and confirmation for the diagnosis
- Spindle cells of desmoid tumors appear to be myofibroblasts on electron microscopy which represents an abnormal proliferation of myofibroblasts, which normally disappear gradually during the later stages of wound healing