Postoperative developed intra-abdominal desmoid tumor after surgical resection of gastrointestinal malignancy: A review of 10 cases

Abstract

Desmoid tumors (fibromatosis), are rare locally aggressive tumors with less liability of metastasis. They have a high rate of recurrence even after complete excision. In patients with familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP; Gardner syndrome), desmoid tumors tend to be more aggressive and may result in vital organs destruction and can be fatal. They account for around 0.03% of all neoplasms. The incidence is 2–4 million population per year [1]. The age of presentation is between 15 and 60 with more females’ predilection [2]. Desmoid tumor occurs more frequently in FAP patients than other population with the majority of tumors being intra-abdomiOriginal Article Korean Journal of Clinical Oncology 2019;15:86-92 https://doi.org/10.14216/kjco.19016 pISSN 1738-8082 ∙ eISSN 2288-4084