Desmoid tumor (aggressive fibromatosis) of the neck
โ Scribed by A. Niv; N. Sion-Vard; M. Nash; A. Gatot; J. Peiser; D. M. Fliss
- Publisher
- Springer
- Year
- 2000
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 659 KB
- Volume
- 52
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0019-5421
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## Abstract ## Backgroud: Desmoid tumors are rare benign tumors but have a tendency toward local recurrence after resection because of their infiltrative growth and frequent entrapment of vital structures in the head and neck region. We report 24 desmoid tumors of the head and neck and propose a r
## BACKGROUND. Desmoid tumors (aggressive fibromatoses) are benign neoplasms with high rates of recurrence after surgery. Radiotherapy is sometimes reported to prevent recurrences, but not in all studies. In order to evaluate the effect of radiation, comparative analysis was performed. ## METHODS.