The Role of Radiotherapy in the Treatment of Primary or Recurrent Desmoid Tumors and Long-Term Results

Ergen S. A., Tiken E. E., Oksuz D. C., Dincbas F. O., Dervisoglu S., Mandel N. M., ...More

BALKAN MEDICAL JOURNAL, vol.33, no.3, pp.316-321, 2016 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 33 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2016
  • Doi Number: 10.5152/balkanmedj.2016.140560
  • Journal Name: BALKAN MEDICAL JOURNAL
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.316-321
  • Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: Desmoid tumors are uncommon and benign mesenchymal neoplasms. The optimal treatment of patients with desmoid tumors is still controversial. Surgery is the primary treatment for locally invasive or recurrent desmoid tumors. Also, radiotherapy is a treatment option for patients at high risk for local failure such as those with positive margins or recurrent and unresectable tumors.