Intestinal obstruction caused by desmoid tumours: a review of the literature

JRSM Open. 2018 May 4;9(5):2054270418763340. doi: 10.1177/2054270418763340. eCollection 2018 May.

Abstract

Intraabdominal desmoid tumours are rare and can cause intestinal obstruction. Based on the review of the literature, surgical resection with negative margins and adjuvant chemotherapy is the optimal strategy for treatment of this pathology.

Keywords: Desmoid tumours; caecum; colon.

Publication types

  • Case Reports