Deep fibromatoses Flashcards
1
Q
What is the most common deep fibromatosis?
A
Desmoid tumors (Large infiltrative masses)
2
Q
Who is most at risk of developing deep fibromatoses?
A
Young adults
Teenages - 30s
Those with Gardener’s syndrome
3
Q
What are the most common sites of deep fibromatoses?
A
- Musculo-aponeurotic tissue of abdominal wall
- Mesenteric tissue
- Limb girdles
4
Q
What are some common mutations in deep fibromatoses?
A
APC mutations
ß-catenin mutations
