Desmoid tumor history and symptoms

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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

Symptoms of desmoid tumor include uncharacteristic pain, abdominal mass, nausea, and vomiting.

Desmoid tumors are usually asymptomatic for a long period of time or can cause pain. Common symptoms include:^[1]

↑ Słowik-Moczydłowska, Żaneta; Rogulski, Robert; Piotrowska, Anna; Małdyk, Jadwiga; Kluge, Przemysław; Kamiński, Andrzej (2015). "Desmoid tumor of the pancreas: a case report". Journal of Medical Case Reports. 9 (1). doi:10.1186/s13256-015-0591-y. ISSN 1752-1947.