Large desmoid tumors in familial adenomatous polyposis

• Main Authors: Vítor Devezas (Author), Laura Elisabete Barbosa (Author), Rosa Ramalho (Author), Cristina Sarmento (Author), José Costa Maia (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: University of São Paulo, 2018-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Desmoid tumors develop from connective tissue, fasciae, and aponeuroses, and may occur in the context of familial adenomatous polyposis or may arise sporadically; also, they may be extra-abdominal, intra-abdominal, or located in the abdominal wall. These benign tumors have a great aggressiveness wit...