5 Facts you should know about

Desmoid Tumor

Mesenchymal neoplasms that are considered to be locally invasive - but do not metastasize

Despite their lack of metastatic potential, they are quite destructive locally and often require resection

Despite surgical resection, DT has a high rate of local recurrence

85% have a mutation in the CTNNB1 encoding beta-catenin pathway

DT commonly occurs in the rectus abdominis muscle, the head and neck region, pelvis, and in the extremities

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