Desmoid tumor risk factors
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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]Faizan Sheraz, M.D. [3]
Overview
Common risk factors for the development of desmoid tumor include an APC mutation 3' to codon 1399, previous abdominal surgery, and the female sex.[1]
Risk Factors
Common risk factors for the development of desmoid tumor include:[1]
Risk factors | Associated features |
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Familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) (10-20%) |
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Gardner syndrome | |
Specific location of APC (adenomatous polyposis coli) gene mutation i.e. 3' of codon 1444 | |
Family history of desmoid tumor | |
Pregnancy |
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History of antecedent trauma at the tumor site (30%) |
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Female gender |
- APC mutation 3' to codon 1399
Reference
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Jenayah, Amel Achour; Bettaieb, Hajer; Saoudi, Sarra; Gharsa, Anissa; Sfar, Ezzeddine; Boudaya, Fethia; Chelli, Dalenda (2015). "Desmoid tumors: clinical features and treatment options: a case report and a review of literature". Pan African Medical Journal. 21. doi:10.11604/pamj.2015.21.93.7037. ISSN 1937-8688.