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Zhang Z, Shi J, Yang T, Liu T, Zhang K. Management of aggressive fibromatosis. Oncol Lett 2021; 21:43. [PMID: 33262835 PMCID: PMC7693298 DOI: 10.3892/ol.2020.12304] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2020] [Accepted: 10/30/2020] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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Aggressive fibromatosis or desmoid tumor is a rare disease resulting from fibroblasts which do not metastasize. However, desmoid tumors belong to low-grade malignant tumors since they have high potential to infiltrate surrounding tissues, causing high local recurrence rates and may affect surrounding organs, threatening life quality and expectancy. Although surgery, watch and wait, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, high intensity focused ultrasound, ablation techniques or several agents have all been frequently investigated for the treatment of this type of disease, none are deemed as standard therapy for high recurrence rates that have been supported by any data. The present review retrieved literature on treatment options for desmoids to summarize the latest treatment modalities and refine their efficacy, as well as their side effects, in order to provide a more comprehensive treatment reference for clinicians.
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- Zhijun Zhang
- Department of Colorectal and Anal Surgery, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin 130012, P.R. China
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- Department of Colorectal and Anal Surgery, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin 130012, P.R. China
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- Department of Colorectal and Anal Surgery, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin 130012, P.R. China
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- Department of Colorectal and Anal Surgery, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin 130012, P.R. China
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- Department of Colorectal and Anal Surgery, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin 130012, P.R. China
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Savvidou OD, Koutsouradis P, Bolia IK, Kaspiris A, Chloros GD, Papagelopoulos PJ. Soft tissue tumours of the elbow: current concepts. EFORT Open Rev 2020; 4:668-677. [PMID: 32010455 PMCID: PMC6986393 DOI: 10.1302/2058-5241.4.190002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/29/2023] Open
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Soft tissue tumours of the elbow are mostly benign. Malignant tumours in this area, although uncommon, often present unique clinical and histopathological characteristics that are helpful for diagnosis.Management of soft tissue tumours around the elbow may be challenging because of their rarity and the proximity to neurovascular structures. Careful staging, histological diagnosis and treatment are essential to optimize clinical outcome. A missed or delayed diagnosis or an improperly executed biopsy may have devastating consequences for the patient.This article reviews the most common benign and malignant soft tissue tumours of the elbow and discusses the clinicopathological findings, imaging features and current therapeutic concepts. Cite this article: EFORT Open Rev 2019;4:668-677. DOI: 10.1302/2058-5241.4.190002.
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- Olga D Savvidou
- First Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 'ATTIKON' Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- First Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 'ATTIKON' Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology/Sector for Bone Research, School of Health Sciences, University of Patras, Patras 26504, Greece
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- First Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 'ATTIKON' Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- First Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 'ATTIKON' Hospital, Athens, Greece
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Salas S, Chibon F. [Biology and signaling pathways involved in the oncogenesis of desmoid tumors]. Bull Cancer 2020; 107:346-351. [PMID: 31955867 DOI: 10.1016/j.bulcan.2019.12.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2019] [Accepted: 12/05/2019] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Desmoid tumors (TDs) are derived from mesenchymal stem cells and their pathogenesis is strongly linked to the Wingless/Wnt cascade where the deregulation of β-catenin plays a major role. A mutation of the CTNNB1 encoding β-catenin is found in the majority of sporadic TD cases and constitutional mutations of APC have been described in heritable forms in patients with familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP). Estrogens could also play a role in pathogenesis and this is the basis for the use of hormone therapy. Other signaling pathways have been involved in the development of TDs such as Notch, Hedgehog, JAK/STAT, PI3 Kinase/AKT and mTOR. Metalloproteases are expressed in TDs and play a role in invasiveness. TGF-ß, as a growth factor, stimulates the transcriptional activity of β-catenin. Future studies will need to focus on better describing and understanding the immune environment of TDs. One of the major difficulties for the experimental study of TDs is the virtual absence of a preclinical model, either in vitro or in vivo. This is partly why the interactions between the different signaling pathways presented here and their consequences for the development of TDs are still poorly understood.
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- Sébastien Salas
- AP-HM, Aix-Marseille university, department of medical oncology, 13005, Marseille, France.
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- Institut Claudius Régaud, Cancer Research Center in Toulouse (CRCT), IUCT-oncopole, Inserm U1037, 31000, Toulouse, France
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Timbergen MJM, Smits R, Grünhagen DJ, Verhoef C, Sleijfer S, Wiemer EAC. Activated Signaling Pathways and Targeted Therapies in Desmoid-Type Fibromatosis: A Literature Review. Front Oncol 2019; 9:397. [PMID: 31165043 PMCID: PMC6534064 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2019.00397] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2019] [Accepted: 04/26/2019] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Desmoid-type fibromatosis (DTF) is a rare, soft tissue tumor of mesenchymal origin which is characterized by local infiltrative growth behavior. Besides “wait and see,” surgery and radiotherapy, several systemic treatments are available for symptomatic patients. Recently, targeted therapies are being explored in DTF. Unfortunately, effective treatment is still hampered by the limited knowledge of the molecular mechanisms that prompt DTF tumorigenesis. Many studies focus on Wnt/β-catenin signaling, since the vast majority of DTF tumors harbor a mutation in the CTNNB1 gene or the APC gene. The established role of the Wnt/β-catenin pathway in DTF forms an attractive therapeutic target, however, drugs targeting this pathway are still in an experimental stage and not yet available in the clinic. Only few studies address other signaling pathways which can drive uncontrolled growth in DTF such as: JAK/STAT, Notch, PI3 kinase/AKT, mTOR, Hedgehog, and the estrogen growth regulatory pathways. Evidence for involvement of these pathways in DTF tumorigenesis is limited and predominantly based on the expression levels of key pathway genes, or on observed clinical responses after targeted treatment. No clear driver role for these pathways in DTF has been identified, and a rationale for clinical studies is often lacking. In this review, we highlight common signaling pathways active in DTF and provide an up-to-date overview of their therapeutic potential.
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- Milea J M Timbergen
- Department of Surgical Oncology, Erasmus MC-University Medical Center, Rotterdam, Netherlands.,Department of Medical Oncology, Erasmus MC-University Medical Center, Rotterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Erasmus MC-University Medical Center, Rotterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Erasmus MC-University Medical Center, Rotterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Erasmus MC-University Medical Center, Rotterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Erasmus MC-University Medical Center, Rotterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Erasmus MC-University Medical Center, Rotterdam, Netherlands
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Cho JY, Gupta S, Cho HS, Park MS, Mok SJ, Han I, Kim HS. Role of Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug in Treatment of Extra-abdominal Desmoid Tumors. Clin Orthop Surg 2018; 10:225-233. [PMID: 29854347 PMCID: PMC5964272 DOI: 10.4055/cios.2018.10.2.225] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2017] [Accepted: 01/19/2018] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Background We retrospectively reviewed the outcomes of patients who had been treated with meloxicam for the extra-abdominal desmoid tumors and evaluated the correlation between clinical outcome and clinic pathological variables. Methods Twenty patients treated with meloxicam were followed up every 3 to 6 months. Meloxicam administration was planned at 15 mg/day orally for 6 months. Results Of the 20 patients evaluated, according to Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors criteria, there were five patients with partial response (25.0%), eight with stable disease (40.0%), and seven with tumor progression (35.0%). The cumulative probability of dropping out from our nonsurgical strategy using meloxicam was 35.0% at 1 year and 35.0% at 5 years. Conclusions The present study suggests that conservative treatment would be a primary treatment option for this perplexing disease even though we were not able to determine that the use of a cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitor would have an additional influence on the natural course of a desmoid tumor.
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- Ja Young Cho
- Department of Surgery, Lin Women's Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Glasgow Royal Infirmary, Glasgow, UK
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.,Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.,Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.,Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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Quast DR, Schneider R, Burdzik E, Hoppe S, Möslein G. Long-term outcome of sporadic and FAP-associated desmoid tumors treated with high-dose selective estrogen receptor modulators and sulindac: a single-center long-term observational study in 134 patients. Fam Cancer 2016; 15:31-40. [PMID: 26275868 DOI: 10.1007/s10689-015-9830-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Aim of this study is to evaluate the outcome of long-term conservative treatment with sulindac and high-dose selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMs) for sporadic and FAP-associated desmoid tumors. Desmoids are very rare tumors in the general population but occur frequently in FAP patients, being encountered in 23-38 %. Treatment of desmoids is still most controversial since response cannot be predicted and they are prone to develop recurrence. This study included all desmoid patients that were treated and followed at our institution and had completed at least 1 year of treatment. Response was defined as stable size or regression of desmoid size between two CT or MRI scans. A total of 134 patients were included. 64 (47.8 %) patients had a confirmed diagnosis of FAP, 69 (51.5 %) patients were sporadic. Overall 114 (85.1 %) patients showed regressive or stable desmoid size. Patients with previous history of multiple desmoid-related surgeries showed less-favorable response. The mean time to reach at least stable size was 14.9 (±9.1) months. After regression or stabilization, medication was tapered in 69 (60.5 %) of the treated patients with only one long-term recurrence after >10 years. The results of this study fortify the role of sulindac and high-dose SERMs as an effective and safe treatment for both, sporadic and FAP-associated desmoid tumors. While invasive treatment frequently results in high recurrence rates, high morbidity and high mortality, this conservative treatment is successful in most patients. The recurrence rate is negligible with no desmoid-related mortality in this large series. Therefore surgical resection, especially for mesenteric desmoids, should be deferred favoring this convincingly effective, well tolerated regimen.
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- Daniel Robert Quast
- Klinik für Allgemeine Innere Medizin - Medizinische Klinik I, St. Josef-Hospital, Gudrunstr. 56, 44791, Bochum, Germany.
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- Klinik für Hereditäre Tumorerkrankungen, HELIOS-Klinikum Wuppertal, Heusnerstr. 40, 42283, Wuppertal, Germany
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- Klinik für Allgemein- und Viszeralchirurgie, Evangelisches Krankenhaus Bethesda zu Duisburg, Heerstraße 219, 47053, Duisburg, Germany
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- Klinik für Radiologie, HELIOS St. Josefs-Hospital Bochum-Linden, Axstr. 35, 44879, Bochum, Germany
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- Klinik für Hereditäre Tumorerkrankungen, HELIOS-Klinikum Wuppertal, Heusnerstr. 40, 42283, Wuppertal, Germany.
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Sivanesan E, Gitlin MC. Desmoid Tumors: A Review of the Literature and Pharmacologic Management. J Pain Palliat Care Pharmacother 2016; 30:99-105. [PMID: 27159399 DOI: 10.3109/15360288.2016.1167807] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Desmoid tumors represent a nonmalignant proliferation of fibroblast-related cells. These rare tumors are difficult to treat and often persist as indolent, lifelong conditions. There are a number of treatments available for both anatomic and symptom regression. Some of these treatments, unfortunately, may not provide long-lasting results and may result in further complications. Pain is a distressing symptom that may be due to the tumor itself or the result of utilized treatments. Pharmacologic therapies represent a noninvasive alternative to surgical resection. Pain symptoms require therapeutic regimens that must be modified as the tumor evolves in expression. The individualized pain treatment program utilized may often reflect principles used in both nonmalignant and malignant pain management models. This review seeks to increase awareness of desmoid tumors through a review of the literature and discussion of its pharmacotherapeutic management.
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Woltsche N, Gilg MM, Fraissler L, Liegl-Atzwanger B, Beham A, Lackner H, Benesch M, Leithner A. Is wide resection obsolete for desmoid tumors in children and adolescents? Evaluation of histological margins, immunohistochemical markers, and review of literature. Pediatr Hematol Oncol 2015; 32:60-9. [PMID: 25264623 DOI: 10.3109/08880018.2014.956905] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Desmoid fibromatosis is a benign fibroblastic neoplasm with high recurrence rates predominantly observed in pediatric and adolescent patients. The use of wide resection margins has been discussed controversially in literature. In addition, data on non-surgical treatment is limited as phase III studies are still missing. Nineteen patients under the age of 18 years were identified. Tumor location, surgical treatment for primary or recurrent tumors, resection margins, medical neo-/adjuvant treatment, time to recurrence as well as immunohistochemical markers (estrogen receptor, ER α and β, progesterone and androgen receptors, somatostatin, Ki-67, c-kit, platelet-derived growth factor receptors, PDGFRs, α and β, β-catenin) were evaluated. The mean age at diagnosis was 6.6 years, with a mean follow-up of 114 months. Recurrences were detected in four out of nineteen patients. Surprisingly, the recurrence rate was not influenced by type of resection used (R0, R1/2). All samples were tested negative for ER α, somatostatin, and progesterone receptor. In contrast, a majority of tumors showed positive results for PDGFR α and β and β-catenin. No correlation between positive immunohistochemical markers and tumor recurrences was detectable. In conclusion, recurrence rates are not depending on resection type and immunohistochemical markers seem to behave differently in children and adolescents in contrast to adult patients.
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- Nora Woltsche
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Medical University of Graz , Graz , Austria
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Enzo MV, Rastrelli M, Rossi CR, Hladnik U, Segat D. The Wnt/β-catenin pathway in human fibrotic-like diseases and its eligibility as a therapeutic target. MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR THERAPIES 2015; 3:1. [PMID: 26056602 PMCID: PMC4452070 DOI: 10.1186/s40591-015-0038-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2014] [Accepted: 01/04/2015] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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The canonical Wnt signaling pathway is involved in a variety of biological processes like cell proliferation, cell polarity, and cell fate determination. This pathway has been extensively investigated as its deregulation is linked to different diseases, including various types of cancer, skeletal defects, birth defect disorders (including neural tube defects), metabolic diseases, neurodegenerative disorders and several fibrotic diseases like desmoid tumors. In the "on state", beta-catenin, the key effector of Wnt signaling, enters the nucleus where it binds to the members of the TCF-LEF family of transcription factors and exerts its effect on gene transcription. Disease development can be caused by direct or indirect alterations of the Wnt/β-catenin signaling. In the first case germline or somatic mutations of the Wnt components are associated to several diseases such as the familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) - caused by germline mutations of the tumor suppressor adenomatous polyposis coli gene (APC) - and the desmoid-like fibromatosis, a sporadic tumor associated with somatic mutations of the β-catenin gene (CTNNB1). In the second case, epigenetic modifications and microenvironmental factors have been demonstrated to play a key role in Wnt pathway activation. The natural autocrine Wnt signaling acts through agonists and antagonists competing for the Wnt receptors. Anomalies in this regulation, whichever is their etiology, are an important part in the pathogenesis of Wnt pathway linked diseases. An example is promoter hypermethylation of Wnt antagonists, such as SFRPs, that causes gene silencing preventing their function and consequently leading to the activation of the Wnt pathway. Microenvironmental factors, such as the extracellular matrix, growth factors and inflammatory mediators, represent another type of indirect mechanism that influence Wnt pathway activation. A favorable microenvironment can lead to aberrant fibroblasts activation and accumulation of ECM proteins with subsequent tissue fibrosis that can evolve in fibrotic disease or tumor. Since the development and progression of several diseases is the outcome of the Wnt pathway cross-talk with other signaling pathways and inflammatory factors, it is important to consider not only direct inhibitors of the Wnt signaling pathway but also inhibitors of microenvironmental factors as promising therapeutic approaches for several tumors of fibrotic origin.
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- Maria Vittoria Enzo
- Genetics Unit, "Mauro Baschirotto" Institute for Rare Diseases, Via B. Bizio, 1- 36023 Vicenza, Italy
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- Melanoma and Sarcoma Unit, Veneto Institute of Oncology, IOV-IRCSS, Via Gattamelata, 64-35128 Padua, Italy
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- Melanoma and Sarcoma Unit, Veneto Institute of Oncology, IOV-IRCSS, Via Gattamelata, 64-35128 Padua, Italy ; Department of Surgical Oncological and Gastroenterological Science, University of Padua, Via Giustiniani, 2- 35124 Padua, Italy
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- Genetics Unit, "Mauro Baschirotto" Institute for Rare Diseases, Via B. Bizio, 1- 36023 Vicenza, Italy
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- Genetics Unit, "Mauro Baschirotto" Institute for Rare Diseases, Via B. Bizio, 1- 36023 Vicenza, Italy
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Wood TJ, Quinn KM, Farrokhyar F, Deheshi B, Corbett T, Ghert MA. Local control of extra-abdominal desmoid tumors: systematic review and meta-analysis. Rare Tumors 2013; 5:e2. [PMID: 23772301 PMCID: PMC3682454 DOI: 10.4081/rt.2013.e2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2012] [Revised: 08/08/2012] [Accepted: 09/04/2012] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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The local control of desmoid tumors constitutes a continuing treatment dilemma due to its high recurrence rates. The purpose of this systematic review was to critically examine the current treatment of these rare tumors and to specifically evaluate the local failure and response rates of surgery, radiation and systemic therapy. We comprehensively searched the literature for relevant studies across Cinahl, Embase, Medline and the Cochrane databases. Articles were categorized as surgery, radiation, surgery + radiation and systemic therapy (including cytotoxic and non cytotoxic). Methodological quality of included studies was assessed using the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale. Pooled odd ratios (OR) for comparative studies and weighted proportions with 95% confidence intervals (CI) are reported. Thirty-five articles were included in the final analysis. Weighted mean local failure rates were 22% [95% CI (16–28%)], 35% [95% CI (26–44%)] and 28% [95% CI (18–39%)] for radiation alone, surgery alone and surgery + radiation respectively. In the analysis of comparative studies, surgery and radiation in combination had lower local failure rates than radiation alone [OR 0.7 (0.4, 1.2)] and surgery alone [OR 0.7 (0.4, 1.0)]. Weighted mean stable disease rates were 91% [95% CI (85–96%)] and 52% [95% CI (38–65%)] for non cytotoxic and cytotoxic chemotherapy respectively. The current evidence suggests that surgery alone has a consistently high rate of local recurrence in managing extra-abdominal desmoid tumors. Radiation therapy in combination with surgery improves local control rates. However, the limited data on systemic therapy for this rare tumor suggests the benefit of using both cytotoxic and non cytotoxic chemotherapy to achieve stable disease.
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- Thomas J Wood
- Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine, ; Department of Surgery
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Vitamin A treatment induces apoptosis through an oxidant-dependent activation of the mitochondrial pathway. Cell Biol Int 2013; 32:100-6. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cellbi.2007.08.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2007] [Revised: 04/30/2007] [Accepted: 08/27/2007] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Honeyman JN, Theilen TM, Knowles MA, McGlynn MM, Hameed M, Meyers P, Crago AM, La Quaglia MP. Desmoid fibromatosis in children and adolescents: a conservative approach to management. J Pediatr Surg 2013; 48:62-6. [PMID: 23331794 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2012.10.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2012] [Accepted: 10/13/2012] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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PURPOSE Desmoid fibromatosis is associated with frequent recurrence and significant morbidity, but no metastases. To examine the impact of initial non-operative management on event-free survival (EFS) in children, we reviewed our institutional experience with this tumor. METHODS We retrospectively reviewed our institutional database for pediatric cases of desmoid fibromatosis treated between 1970 and 2010. Survival was analyzed using the Kaplan-Meier method and log-rank test. RESULTS Ninety-three patients were identified, with a median follow-up of 6 years. Median age at diagnosis was 16 years. Forty-seven patients presented with primary tumors, and forty-six had recurrent or progressing disease. Five-year OS was 100%, and 5-year EFS was 31.8%, with a median time to event of 1.48 years. There was no significant difference in 5-year EFS between patients who were managed expectantly and those who initially received treatment (21% versus 34%, P=.09). Sex, race, history of trauma, or familial adenomatous polyposis, multifocality, tumor size, tumor location, and resection status did not correlate with EFS. CONCLUSION Our findings support a conservative initial approach in the management of desmoid fibromatosis. In patients at risk for morbid procedures, upfront resection should be reserved for select tumors that demonstrate aggressive growth or cause serious symptoms.
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- Joshua N Honeyman
- Department of Surgery, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY 10065, USA
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Shah SV, Girhe VJ, Akole RA, Deshmukh A. Well differentiated nonmetastasizing fibrosarcoma (aggressive fibromatosis) of mandible: a rare case report and a literature review. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol 2012; 116:e98-102. [PMID: 22863606 DOI: 10.1016/j.oooo.2011.12.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2011] [Revised: 11/24/2011] [Accepted: 12/27/2011] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Fibromatosis in the maxillofacial region is a very rare occurrence among diverse pathologic conditions, and because of the rarity of this tumor, definite treatment regimen is not established, which may be a contributing factor for a high recurrence rate. Fibromatosis may attain a large size and cause compression, infiltration, and destruction of adjacent structures. Such growth behavior presents severe management problems, especially in the head and neck region, where the presence of many vital structures within a small space makes the patient susceptible to the effects of the fibromatosis, likewise making complete excision difficult. We report the case of a 28-year-old female patient with aggressive desmoid fibromatosis involving the mandible, with a literature review of postoperative pharmacologic management to prevent recurrence.
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- Seemit V Shah
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, CSMSS Dental College, Aurangabad, India.
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Fontanelli BAF, Chuffa LGA, Teixeira GR, Amorim JPA, Mendes LO, Pinheiro PFF, Kurokawa CS, Pereira S, Fávaro WJ, Martins OA, Mello Júnior W, Martinez M, Júnior AR, Martinez FE. Chronic ethanol consumption alters all-trans-retinoic acid concentration and expression of their receptors on the prostate: a possible link between alcoholism and prostate damage. Alcohol Clin Exp Res 2012; 37:49-56. [PMID: 22725841 DOI: 10.1111/j.1530-0277.2012.01866.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2011] [Accepted: 03/27/2012] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND Ethanol (EtOH) alters the all-trans-retinoic acid (ATRA) levels in some tissues. Retinol and ATRA are essential for cell proliferation, differentiation, and maintenance of prostate homeostasis. It has been suggested that disturbances in retinol/ATRA concentration as well as in the expression of retinoic acid receptors (RARs) contribute to benign prostate hyperplasia and prostate cancer. This study aimed to evaluate whether EtOH consumption is able to alter retinol and ATRA levels in the plasma and prostate tissue as well as the expression of RARs, cell proliferation, and apoptosis index. METHODS All animals were divided into 4 groups (n = 10/group). UChA: rats fed 10% (v/v) EtOH ad libitum; UChACo: EtOH-naïve rats without access to EtOH; UChB: rats fed 10% (v/v) EtOH ad libitum; UChBCo: EtOH-naïve rats without access to EtOH. Animals were euthanized by decapitation after 60 days of EtOH consumption for high-performance liquid chromatography and light microscopy analysis. RESULTS EtOH reduced plasma retinol concentration in both UChA and UChB groups, while the retinol concentration was not significantly different in prostate tissue. Conversely, plasma and prostate ATRA levels increased in UChB group compared with controls, beyond the up-regulation of RARβ and -γ in dorsal prostate lobe. Additionally, no alteration was found in cell proliferation and apoptosis index involving dorsal and lateral prostate lobe. CONCLUSIONS We conclude that EtOH alters the plasma retinol concentrations proportionally to the amount of EtOH consumed. Moreover, high EtOH consumption increases the concentration of ATRA in plasma/prostate tissue and especially induces the RARβ and RARγ in the dorsal prostate lobe. EtOH consumption and increased ATRA levels were not associated with cell proliferation and apoptosis in the prostate.
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Aragon-Ching JB, Maki RG. Treatment of Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma: Old Concepts, New Insights, and Potential for Drug Discovery. Cancer Invest 2012; 30:300-8. [DOI: 10.3109/07357907.2012.658936] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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- Jeanny B. Aragon-Ching
- Division of Hematology and Oncology, Department of Medicine, George Washington University Medical Center,
Washington, District of Columbia, USA,1
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- Departments of Medicine and Pediatrics, Tisch Cancer Institute, Mount Sinai School of Medicine,
New York, New York, USA2
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Honeyman JN, Quaglia MPL. Desmoid tumors in the pediatric population. Cancers (Basel) 2012; 4:295-306. [PMID: 24213241 PMCID: PMC3712683 DOI: 10.3390/cancers4010295] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2012] [Revised: 02/29/2012] [Accepted: 03/06/2012] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Desmoid tumors are benign soft tissue tumors associated with locally aggressive growth and high rates of morbidity, but they do not metastasize via lymphatic or hematogenous routes. While most of the data on desmoid tumors originates in the adult literature, many of the findings have been applied to the management of pediatric patients. This article discusses the epidemiology, etiology, clinical presentation, pathology, and treatment of this rare tumor in the pediatric population and includes a literature review of the most recent large series of pediatric patients with desmoid tumors.
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- Joshua N Honeyman
- Department of Surgery, Pediatrics Service, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY 10065, USA.
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Kruse AL, Luebbers HT, Grätz KW, Obwegeser JA. Aggressive fibromatosis of the head and neck: a new classification based on a literature review over 40 years (1968-2008). Oral Maxillofac Surg 2010; 14:227-232. [PMID: 20407799 DOI: 10.1007/s10006-010-0227-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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BACKGROUND Fibromatosis is an aggressive fibrous tumor of unknown etiology that is, in some cases, lethal. Until now, there has been no particular classification for the head and neck. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to review the current literature in order to propose a new classification for future studies. METHODS An evidence-based literature review was conducted from the last 40 years regarding aggressive fibromatosis in the head and neck. Studies that summarized patients' data without including individual data were excluded. RESULTS Between 1968 and 2008, 179 cases with aggressive fibromatosis of the head and neck were published. The male to female ratio was 91 to 82 with a mean age of 16.87 years, and 57.32% of the described cases that involved the head and neck were found in patients under 11 years. The most common localization was the mandible, followed by the neck. All together, 143 patients were followed up, and in 43 (30.07%), a recurrence was seen. CONCLUSION No clear prognostic factors for recurrence (age, sex, or localization) were observed. A new classification with regard to hormone receptors and bone involvement could improve the understanding of risk factors and thereby assist in future studies.
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- Astrid L Kruse
- Department of Craniomaxillofacial and Oral Surgery, University of Zurich, Frauenklinikstr. 24, CH-8091 Zurich, Switzerland.
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Mankin HJ, Hornicek FJ, Springfield DS. Extra-abdominal desmoid tumors: a report of 234 cases. J Surg Oncol 2010; 102:380-4. [PMID: 19877160 DOI: 10.1002/jso.21433] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES To report on the clinical presentation and outcome for 234 patients with extra-abdominal desmoids tumors. METHODS Since 1977, the authors have treated 234 patients with extra-abdominal desmoid tumors. The patients had an average age of 36.7 and 61% were female. The tumors arose adjacent to muscles or bones and the largest number were in the foot, shoulder thigh and calf. All of the patients were treated by primary surgery. Thirty-seven had additional radiation and eight had chemotherapy. RESULTS Local recurrence occurred in 39 patients and 23% of the patients required additional surgery. Of great concern were 24 patients who developed multiple sites metachronously, which required further surgery and in many cases caused disability. None of the patients died of disease but 5 required amputations. CONCLUSIONS The authors concluded that despite the benign nature of the disease, these patients are difficult to treat and the results are sometimes considerably less than optimal.
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- Henry J Mankin
- Orthopaedic Oncology Service, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts 02114, USA. hmankin @partners.org
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Douira-Khomsi W, Mascard E, Adamsbaum C. Une masse pariétale lombaire chez un enfant. Arch Pediatr 2009; 16:1295-7. [DOI: 10.1016/j.arcped.2009.05.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2008] [Revised: 09/29/2008] [Accepted: 05/30/2009] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Dalén BPM, Bergh PM, Gunterberg BUP. Desmoid tumorsA clinical review of 30 patients with more than 20 years’ follow-up. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2009; 74:455-9. [PMID: 14521298 DOI: 10.1080/00016470310017785] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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We retrospectively studied the outcome in a consecutive series of 30 patients with desmoid tumors who were followed for more than 20 years after treatment (surgery in 29 patients). A local recurrence occurred in 12 patients and more than 1 recurrence occurred in 8. 3 patients had spontaneous complete regression of the tumor. At follow-up after mean 28 (20-54) years, all patients were tumor-free except 1 who had had a stable tumor for at least 11 years. Symptoms were related more to treatment than to the tumor. We conclude that desmoid tumors may have a high capacity for self-limitation and that conservative therapy should be considered in symptom-free patients.
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- B P Mikael Dalén
- Gothenburg Musculoskeletal Tumor Center, Department of Orthopaedics, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, SE-413 45 Göteborg, Sweden.
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Grewal NS, Moftakhar P, Frykman PK. Fibromatosis presenting as a sacrococcygeal mass. J Pediatr Surg 2009; 44:637-9. [PMID: 19302874 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2008.10.073] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2008] [Revised: 10/21/2008] [Accepted: 10/22/2008] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Most children older than a year who present with a sacrococcygeal mass have a malignant tumor. We describe an 8-year-old child with of a sacrococcygeal soft tissue mass that was completely resected with histologic findings consistent with fibromatosis. Fibromatosis is a deep-seated, musculoaponeurotic, borderline tumor that is rare in childhood and has a high incidence of local recurrence even after margin-free resection. We review and discuss management strategies for treatment of fibromatosis in children. This case represents the first report of fibromatosis presenting as a sacrococcygeal mass.
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- Navanjun S Grewal
- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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Lakhan SE, Eager RM, Harle L. Aggressive juvenile fibromatosis of the paranasal sinuses: case report and brief review. J Hematol Oncol 2008; 1:3. [PMID: 18577255 PMCID: PMC2438440 DOI: 10.1186/1756-8722-1-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2008] [Accepted: 05/28/2008] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Desmoid fibromatoses are benign, slow growing fibroblastic neoplasms, arising from musculoaponeurotic stromal elements. Desmoids are characterized by local invasion, with a high rate of local recurrence and a tendency to destroy adjacent structures and organs. Desmoid fibromatoses are rare in children, and though they may occur in the head and neck region, are extremely rare in the paranasal sinuses. Here we report a case of extraabdominal desmoid fibromatosis in a seven-year-old boy involving the sphenoid sinus, one of only six published reports of desmoid fibromatosis of the paranasal sinuses. The expansile soft tissue mass eroded the walls of the sphenoid sinus as well as the posterior ethmoid air cells extending cephalad through the base of the skull. We discuss the clinicopathologic features of this lesion, including structural and ultrastructural characteristics, and we review the literature regarding treatment and outcome.
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- Shaheen E Lakhan
- Global Neuroscience Initiative Foundation, Los Angeles, CA, USA.
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Zanotto-Filho A, Cammarota M, Gelain DP, Oliveira RB, Delgado-Cañedo A, Dalmolin RJS, Pasquali MAB, Moreira JCF. Retinoic acid induces apoptosis by a non-classical mechanism of ERK1/2 activation. Toxicol In Vitro 2008; 22:1205-12. [PMID: 18474417 DOI: 10.1016/j.tiv.2008.04.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2007] [Revised: 03/07/2008] [Accepted: 04/02/2008] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Even though RA is involved in differentiation and apoptosis of normal and cancer cells, being sometimes used as adjuvant in chemotherapy, its mechanisms of action involve multiple overlapping pathways that still remain unclear. Recent studies point out that RA exerts rapid and non-genomic effects, which are independent of RAR/RXR-mediated gene transcription. In this work, we reported that RA treatment for 24 h decreases cell viability, induces apoptosis dependent on caspase-3 activation, and activates the transcription factor AP-1 in cultured Sertoli cells. Moreover, RA induced a rapid and non-classical stimulation of ERK1/2. ERK1/2 activation was mediated by MEK1/2, and the protein synthesis inhibitor cycloheximide did not alter the pattern of RA-induced ERK1/2 phosphorylation. Pharmacological inhibition of MEK1/2-ERK1/2 pathway with UO126 blocked caspase-3 activation, decreased AP-1 binding to DNA and inhibited apoptosis. Overall, our data suggest that a rapid and non-genomic effect of RA upon MEK1/2-ERK1/2 pathway leads to caspase-3 activation and caspase-3-dependent apoptosis in cultured Sertoli cells. The non-canonical RA signaling presented in this work evokes new perspectives of RA action, which may play an important role in mediating early biological effects of RA modulating cell death in normal and tumor cells.
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- Alfeu Zanotto-Filho
- Centro de Estudos em Estresse Oxidativo, Departamento de Bioquímica, Instituto de Ciências Básicas da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
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Infantile myofibromatosis is the most common fibrous tumor of infancy. Solitary or generalized myofibromas without visceral involvement usually regress within a few months. The multifocal disease infantile generalized myofibromatosis, with visceral involvement, is associated with a significant mortality due to the effect of tumors on vital organs. We report a case of infantile generalized myofibromatosis with visceral involvement, including 2 right atrium tumors. The infant expressed high circulating vascular endothelial growth factor and fibroblast growth factor-2 levels, and interferon alpha-2b was started as antiangiogenic treatment, aimed at triggering regression of the life-threatening cardiac lesions. The tumors regressed and vascular endothelial growth factor and fibroblast growth factor-2 levels were reduced after treatment discontinuation.
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Tjandra SS, Hsu C, Goh YI, Goh I, Gurung A, Poon R, Nadesan P, Alman BA. IFN-{beta} signaling positively regulates tumorigenesis in aggressive fibromatosis, potentially by modulating mesenchymal progenitors. Cancer Res 2007; 67:7124-31. [PMID: 17671179 DOI: 10.1158/0008-5472.can-07-0686] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Aggressive fibromatosis (also called desmoid tumor) is a benign, locally invasive, soft tissue tumor composed of cells with mesenchymal characteristics. These tumors are characterized by increased levels of beta-catenin-mediated T-cell factor (TCF)-dependent transcriptional activation. We found that type 1 IFN signaling is activated in human and murine aggressive fibromatosis tumors and that the expression of associated response genes is regulated by beta-catenin. When mice deficient for the type 1 IFN receptor (Ifnar1-/-) were crossed with mice predisposed to developing aggressive fibromatosis tumors (Apc/Apc1638N), a significant decrease in aggressive fibromatosis tumor formation was observed compared with littermate controls, showing a novel role for type 1 IFN signaling in promoting tumor formation. Type 1 IFN activation inhibits cell proliferation but does not alter cell apoptosis or the level of beta-catenin-mediated TCF-dependent transcriptional activation in aggressive fibromatosis cell cultures. Thus, these changes cannot explain our in vivo results. Intriguingly, Ifnar1-/- mice have smaller numbers of mesenchymal progenitor cells compared with littermate controls, and treatment of aggressive fibromatosis cell cultures with IFN increases the proportion of cells that exclude Hoechst dye and sort to the side population, raising the possibility that type 1 IFN signaling regulates the number of precursor cells present that drive aggressive fibromatosis tumor formation and maintenance. This study identified a novel role for IFN type 1 signaling as a positive regulator of neoplasia and suggests that IFN treatment is a less than optimal therapy for this tumor type.
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MESH Headings
- Animals
- Blotting, Western
- Cell Proliferation
- Cell Transformation, Neoplastic
- Colony-Forming Units Assay
- Female
- Fibroblasts/metabolism
- Fibromatosis, Aggressive/metabolism
- Fibromatosis, Aggressive/pathology
- Flow Cytometry
- Genes, APC/physiology
- Humans
- Interferon-beta/physiology
- Male
- Mesenchymal Stem Cells
- Mice
- Neoplasm Invasiveness/pathology
- Receptor, Interferon alpha-beta/genetics
- Receptor, Interferon alpha-beta/metabolism
- Receptor, Interferon alpha-beta/physiology
- Signal Transduction/physiology
- T Cell Transcription Factor 1/metabolism
- Transcription, Genetic
- Transgenes/physiology
- Tumor Cells, Cultured
- beta Catenin/metabolism
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- Sean S Tjandra
- Program in Developmental and Stem Cell Biology, The Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Sakorafas GH, Nissotakis C, Peros G. Abdominal desmoid tumors. Surg Oncol 2007; 16:131-42. [PMID: 17719772 DOI: 10.1016/j.suronc.2007.07.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 87] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2007] [Revised: 06/23/2007] [Accepted: 07/23/2007] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Desmoid tumors are rare, benign, fibromatous lesions that are the result of abnormal proliferation of myofibroblasts. Desmoid tumors can be classified as extra-abdominal and abdominal. Abdominal desmoid tumors are either superficial or intraabdominal. These tumors are associated with a high recurrence rates, even if their microscopic characters indicate a benign disease; their biologic behavior often indicates rather a "malignant" disease, which can cause even the death. Intraabdominal desmoid tumors can engulf surrounding viscera and vessels, thereby greatly complicating their surgical treatment. Management is multidisciplinary. Simple observation is a reasonable management option for asymptomatic patients; spontaneous regression of these tumors may be observed. Complete excision is the treatment of choice for tumors causing symptoms or complications. Surgery should be minimized as much as feasible, while at the same time achieving free margins. Adjuvant therapy should be considered in selected cases; the role of other management options (including gene transfer therapy) is currently under intensive investigation.
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- George H Sakorafas
- 4th Department of Surgery, Athens University, Medical School, ATTIKON University Hospital, Arkadias 19-21, GR-115 26, Athens, Greece.
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Desmoid tumors (aggressive fibromatosis) are rare neoplastic tumors that may occur sporadically or in association with familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP). The etiology of these tumors is unknown, but hormonal, genetic, and physical factors play a role in their development and growth. A distinction is often made between desmoids in patients with FAP and those in patients without FAP, but clinically these tumors are treated the same; the only difference is the preferential intra-abdominal location of FAP desmoids. The goal of desmoid treatment is local control. Choosing the appropriate method for achieving local control may be complex as the functional and cosmetic outcomes of each method must be considered. In addition, because desmoids spontaneously regress, any claim of successful intervention must be viewed skeptically. Local control is mainly achieved by surgical intervention and may be improved with the addition of radiation therapy (RT). For patients who cannot undergo surgery, the options for local control include RT and systemic therapies such as hormones, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), interferon, and chemotherapy. Patients with symptomatic, progressive disease who can tolerate chemotherapy should be presented with the option of low-dose or standard antisarcoma chemotherapy. Although it is unclear which regimen is better, patients appear to have quicker responses to the standard antisarcoma therapy. Hormone therapy, NSAIDs, and interferon are used often, with varying success, and should be reserved for minimally symptomatic patients or for patients who do not want or are not candidates for chemotherapy. The treatment of desmoid tumors remains an enigma. As more options become available, selecting the correct therapy becomes more nuanced. Further clinical trials are needed to help the clinician navigate his or her way through the morass of desmoid tumor therapies.
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- Scott Okuno
- Medical Oncology, Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905, USA.
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Dalén BPM, Geijer M, Kvist H, Bergh PM, Gunterberg BUP. Clinical and imaging observations of desmoid tumors left without treatment. Acta Orthop 2006; 77:932-7. [PMID: 17260204 DOI: 10.1080/17453670610013259] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Until now, surgical treatment has been the mainstay in the treatment of desmoid tumors, even though it is associated with a high recurrence rate. There have, however, been occasional case reports showing that desmoid tumors may spontaneously decrease in size or even disappear. PATIENTS AND METHODS This is a retrospective review of 8 patients with abdominal (5) or extra-abdominal (3) desmoid tumors who were followed both clinically and with imaging techniques (sonography, CT or MRI). Mean follow-up time was 4.4 (0.8-7.5) years. Tumor volume was assessed in each investigation and followed over time. RESULTS 3 tumors disappeared, 2 diminished in size, 1 did not change and 2 tumors became larger, 1 of which had tripled in volume at the latest follow-up. INTERPRETATION Desmoid tumors have probably been overtreated in the past. Many of them tend to regress spontaneously.
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- B P Mikael Dalén
- Department of Orthopaedics, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Göteborg, Sweden.
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Benoit L, Cheynel N, Arnould L, Gouy S, Fraisse J, Cuisenier J. Localisation intrathoracique des tumeurs desmoïdes : à propos d'un cas familial de tumeurs desmoïdes isolées et revue de la littérature. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2006; 131:459-63. [PMID: 16527240 DOI: 10.1016/j.anchir.2006.01.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2004] [Accepted: 01/20/2006] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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We present the case of large desmoid tumor of the anterior chest wall with pleural involvement, which persistently progressed despite hormonotherapy, chemotherapy and surgery. After many years of therapeutic failures, given the tumor size and its hemodynamic repercussions, the patient was presumed to be incurable and only supportive measures were given. One year later, the desmoid tumor had completely disappeared. Even though wide surgical excision is an essential element in the treatment of desmoid tumors, spontaneous regression may occur in very advanced disease.
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- L Benoit
- Service de chirurgie digestive, thoracique et cancérologique, CHU du Bocage, 2, boulevard Mal de Lattre de Tassigny, 21079 Dijon cedex, France.
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Papagelopoulos PJ, Mavrogenis AF, Mitsiokapa EA, Papaparaskeva KT, Galanis EC, Soucacos PN. Current trends in the management of extra-abdominal desmoid tumours. World J Surg Oncol 2006; 4:21. [PMID: 16584569 PMCID: PMC1456964 DOI: 10.1186/1477-7819-4-21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2005] [Accepted: 04/03/2006] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Extra-abdominal desmoid tumours are slow-growing, histologically benign tumours of fibroblastic origin with variable biologic behaviour. They are locally aggressive and invasive to surrounding anatomic structures. Magnetic resonance imaging is the modality of choice for the diagnosis and the evaluation of the tumours. Current management of desmoids involves a multidisciplinary approach. Wide margin surgical resection remains the main treatment modality for local control of the tumour. Amputation should not be the initial treatment, and function-preserving procedures should be the primary treatment goal. Adjuvant radiation therapy is recommended both for primary and recurrent lesions. Chemotherapy may be used for recurrent or unresectable disease. Overall local recurrence rates vary and depend on patient's age, tumour location and margins at resection.
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- First Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Athens University Medical School, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Thriassion Hospital, Elefsis, Greece
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Mayo Clinic and Mayo Foundation, Rochester, Minnesota
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- First Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Athens University Medical School, Athens, Greece
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Buitendijk S, van de Ven CP, Dumans TG, den Hollander JC, Nowak PJ, Tissing WJ, Pieters R, van den Heuvel-Eibrink MM. Pediatric aggressive fibromatosis: a retrospective analysis of 13 patients and review of literature. Cancer 2005; 104:1090-9. [PMID: 16015632 DOI: 10.1002/cncr.21275] [Citation(s) in RCA: 64] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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BACKGROUND Aggressive fibromatosis (AF) is a soft tissue tumor and is rare in childhood, with high potential for local invasiveness and recurrence. General recommendations for the clinical management of pediatric patients with AF remain undetermined. METHODS The authors retrospectively analyzed 13 children with AF who were diagnosed from 1987 until 2004 in the Erasmus MC-Sophia Children's Hospital, and a review of the pediatric literature was conducted. RESULTS Two patients received preoperative chemotherapy with combined vincristine, actinomycin-D, and cyclophosphamide (VAC). All 13 patients underwent surgery. Three of six patients who underwent incomplete resection received adjuvant treatment, two patients received radiotherapy, and one patient received chemotherapy (VAC). The median follow-up was 3.9 years (range, 0.6-14.0 years). Three patients developed recurrent AF, including two recurrences after patients underwent incomplete resection without adjuvant treatment. Secondary resection was performed, which was incomplete in one patient who subsequently received chemotherapy (VAC). At the time of the current report, all 13 patients were in complete remission. Ten pediatric AF studies, including the current study, with a total of 187 patients were reviewed. Incomplete resection was the most important determinant for disease recurrence; in the authors' opinion, the role of adjuvant therapy needs to be studied further. CONCLUSIONS Primary surgery with negative surgical margins was found to be the most successful primary treatment modality for children with AF. Positive margins after surgery indicated a high risk for disease recurrence. Multicenter, prospective (randomized) trials will be necessary to clarify the role of adjuvant treatment for patients with pediatric AF.
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- Saskia Buitendijk
- Department of Pediatric Oncology/Hematology, Erasmus MC-Sophia Children's Hospital, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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Desmoid tumors (also called deep fibromatoses) are rare benign tumors associated with pregnancy and Gardner syndrome. These tumors are characterized by bland-appearing fibroblasts, indistinct margins, and an ability to cause pathology by local invasion and recurrence. They arise in the abdominal cavity, in the abdominal wall, or in the extremities/trunk, each with a slightly different biologic behavior. Though they are not cancer and do not metastasize, desmoids can cause significant morbidity and occasionally death through local/regional invasion of critical structures. Treatment primarily is surgical, although radiation or systemic therapy can be beneficial to the patient when surgery is not feasible. This article highlights the biology and clinical features of desmoid tumors.
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- Marcus Schlemmer
- Medical Clinic and Polyclinic III, Clinic Grosshadern Munich, Ludwig-Maximilian-University Munich, Marchioninistrasse 15, Muenchen D-81377, Germany.
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Pakos EE, Tsekeris PG, Goussia AC. Desmoid tumours of the extremities and trunk: a review of the literature. INTERNATIONAL ORTHOPAEDICS 2005; 29:210-3. [PMID: 15900438 PMCID: PMC3474525 DOI: 10.1007/s00264-005-0641-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2004] [Revised: 12/30/2004] [Accepted: 12/30/2004] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Desmoid tumours are rare neoplasms that display local aggressiveness but no propensity to metastasise. They are mainly localized in the abdominal wall, the bowel, and the mesentery or in extra-abdominal sites such as the trunk and the extremities. Surgical resection is the main treatment modality in extremities and trunk, with the optional combination of radiotherapy and/or chemotherapy. However, these tumours have a high propensity for recurrent growth.
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- Emilios E Pakos
- Department of Radiation Therapy, University Hospital of Ioannina, School of Medicine, University of Ioannina, Ioannina, Greece.
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Fayçal O, Lamia G, Sonia M, Karima M, Mahmoud S, Samir B, Siham B. Place des thérapeutiques médicales dans la prise en charge des tumeurs desmoïdes de l'enfant. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2005. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jpp.2005.01.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Raguse JD, Gath HJ, Oettle H, Bier J. Interferon-induced remission of rapidly growing aggressive fibromatosis in the temporal fossa. Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2004; 33:606-9. [PMID: 15308262 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijom.2004.01.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/07/2004] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Aggressive fibromatosis is the name for uncommon soft-tissue neoplasms arising within musculoaponeurotic tissue. They show benign histologic features but have an aggressive local behaviour and frequently recur after surgery or radiation. A 48-year-old black woman presented with recurrent aggressive fibromatosis after primary radiotherapy in the left temporal fossa involving the base of the skull. The patient received interferon alpha2a subcutaneously for 6 months. A slow but steady reduction of the tumour was observed, and pre-existing symptoms disappeared.
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- J-D Raguse
- Klinik und Poliklinik für Mund-, Kiefer- und Gesichtschirurgie, Plastische Operationen, Germany.
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Leithner A, Gapp M, Leithner K, Radl R, Krippl P, Beham A, Windhager R. Margins in extra-abdominal desmoid tumors: A comparative analysis. J Surg Oncol 2004; 86:152-6. [PMID: 15170654 DOI: 10.1002/jso.20057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES The main treatment of extra-abdominal desmoid tumors remains surgery, but recurrence rates up to 80% are reported. The impact of microscopic surgical margin status according to the Enneking classification system is discussed controversially. METHODS Therefore, the authors screened the published literature for reliable data on the importance of a wide or radical excision of extra-abdominal desmoid tumors. All studies with more than ten patients, a surgical treatment only, and margin status stated were included. RESULTS Only 12 out of 49 identified studies fulfilled the inclusion criteria. One hundred fifty-two primary tumors were excised with wide or radical microscopic surgical margins, while in 260 cases a marginal or intralesional excision was performed. In the first group 41 patients (27%) and in the second one 187 patients (72%) developed a recurrence. Therefore, microscopic surgical margin status according to the Enneking classification system is a significant prognostic factor (P < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS The data of this review underline the strategy of a wide or radical local excision as the treatment of choice. Furthermore, as a large number of studies had to be excluded from this analysis, exact microscopic surgical margin status should be provided in future studies in order to allow comparability. .
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- Andreas Leithner
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Medical University Graz, Graz, Austria
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Gronchi A, Casali PG, Mariani L, Lo Vullo S, Colecchia M, Lozza L, Bertulli R, Fiore M, Olmi P, Santinami M, Rosai J. Quality of surgery and outcome in extra-abdominal aggressive fibromatosis: a series of patients surgically treated at a single institution. J Clin Oncol 2003; 21:1390-7. [PMID: 12663732 DOI: 10.1200/jco.2003.05.150] [Citation(s) in RCA: 242] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2023] Open
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PURPOSE To explore prognostic factors in surgically treated aggressive fibromatosis (extra-abdominal desmoid tumor). PATIENTS AND METHODS A total of 203 consecutive patients treated with surgery over a 35-year period at a single referral center were retrospectively reviewed. One hundred twenty-eight were first seen at our institution with primary disease, whereas 75 had a recurrent tumor. All patients underwent macroscopically complete resection. Margins were rated as negative in 146 (97 with primary tumors, 49 with recurrences) and positive in 57 (31 in primary, 26 in recurrences) patients. Median follow-up was 135 months. RESULTS Patients with primary disease had a better disease-free survival rate than those with recurrence (76% v 59% at 10 years). Presenting with a recurrence was also the strongest predictor of local failure in the multivariate analysis. In patients first treated for primary disease, size and site had prognostic significance, whereas microscopically positive surgical margins did not. In contrast, in patients with recurrence, there was a trend toward better prognosis if margins were negative (although this was not significant at multivariate analysis). CONCLUSION Presence of microscopic disease does not necessarily affect long-term disease-free survival in patients with primary presentation of extra-abdominal desmoid tumors. Thus, function-sparing surgery may be a reasonable choice when feasible without leaving macroscopic residual disease. In patients with recurrences, positive margins may more clearly affect prognosis, potentially necessitating adjuvant radiation in selected cases.
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- A Gronchi
- Department of Surgery, Istituto Nazionale per lo studio e la cura dei Tumori, Milan, Italy.
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Janinis J, Patriki M, Vini L, Aravantinos G, Whelan JS. The pharmacological treatment of aggressive fibromatosis: a systematic review. Ann Oncol 2003; 14:181-90. [PMID: 12562642 DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdg064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 234] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Despite the use of surgery and radiotherapy, 20-35% of patients with aggressive fibromatosis (AF) will have local recurrence. The purpose of this review was to collect and analyze all available information regarding the role of non-cytotoxic and cytotoxic chemotherapy in AF that has been accumulated over the past few decades. PATIENTS AND METHODS A systematic review of published clinical trials, studies and case series was carried out using the Medline Express Databases and the Cochrane Collaboration Database from 1970 to October 2000. RESULTS Most studies published in the literature are in the form of successful case reports and single-arm series with small patient numbers. Most commonly used agents include hormonal agents, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), interferons and cytotoxics. The literature data support the use of hormonal agents. Several questions, however, remain unresolved, such as which is the most suitable endocrine manipulation and what is the optimal dose and duration of treatment. NSAIDs and interferons have demonstrated activity against AF either alone or in combination with hormone therapy or chemotherapy but the precise mechanism of action is still unknown. Finally, there is growing evidence in the literature that chemotherapy is effective against AF with almost one in two patients being likely to respond. CONCLUSIONS The evidence in the literature supports the opinion that both non-cytotoxic and cytotoxic chemotherapies are effective against AF. However, the lack of sufficient patient numbers and randomized trials compromises the validity of the reported results and mandates further investigation with properly designed prospective studies including larger patient numbers, with main end points to include not only tumor response rate and survival but also quality-of-life issues.
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- J Janinis
- Social Security Organization Oncology Center, Kifissia, Greece.
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Chalmers AJ, Gillham CM, Plowman PN. Nuchal aggressive fibromatosis in childhood: two instructive case reports. Clin Oncol (R Coll Radiol) 2002; 13:378-83. [PMID: 11716234 DOI: 10.1053/clon.2001.9294] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Aggressive fibromatosis is a rare, benign tumour with a capacity for infiltration of surrounding structures and a propensity for local recurrence. The cornerstone of therapy is surgery, with various other treatment modalities having ill-defined roles. Assessment of the efficacy of these interventions is difficult. The natural history of the condition is variable and different treatment modalities are often used concurrently. Childhood cases pose particular management problems because of their tendency to occur in the head and neck region and the potential for treatment-related morbidity. Two children presented after surgery with recurrent disease threatening the airway. One remitted spontaneously and remains disease free at 20 years. The other achieved a complete remission with radiotherapy and toremifene. The role of non-surgical treatment, particularly radiotherapy, is reviewed.
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Desmoid tumours exhibit fibroblastic proliferation and arise from fascial or musculoaponeurotic structures. Despite their benign microscopic appearance, and their negligible metastatic potential, the propensity of desmoid tumours for local infiltration is potentially significant in terms of deformity, morbidity and mortality due to pressure effects and obstruction of vital structures and organs. The rarity of desmoid tumours, coupled with the variability in their clinical course, renders these lesions a vexing entity, and makes demonstration of the efficacy of any specific intervention difficult. Failure to recognize the potential for malignant behaviour in this tumour renders desmoids susceptible to inadequate treatment. This distinct pathological entity is reviewed with a specific focus on aetiology and treatment.
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- C J Shields
- Department of Academic Surgery, National University of Ireland, Wilton, Cork, Ireland
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Azzarelli A, Gronchi A, Bertulli R, Tesoro JD, Baratti D, Pennacchioli E, Dileo P, Rasponi A, Ferrari A, Pilotti S, Casali PG. Low-dose chemotherapy with methotrexate and vinblastine for patients with advanced aggressive fibromatosis. Cancer 2001; 92:1259-64. [PMID: 11571741 DOI: 10.1002/1097-0142(20010901)92:5<1259::aid-cncr1446>3.0.co;2-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 159] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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BACKGROUND This Phase II study was undertaken to assess the activity of methotrexate plus vinblastine in the treatment of patients with inoperable aggressive fibromatosis (AF) and to observe the evolution of the disease after such low-dose chemotherapy. METHODS Thirty patients with a median age of 27 years who were affected by primary (20%) or recurrent (80%), advanced, inoperable AF were treated with weekly methotrexate at a dose of 30 mg/m(2) plus vinblastine at a dose of 6 mg/m(2) for a median interval of 1 year. Patients with recurrent disease had received surgery, radiotherapy, tamoxifen, and antracycline-based chemotherapy. Tumor response was assessed in all patients as well as time to disease progression. RESULTS Eighteen patients (60%) showed stable disease or minor tumor shrinkage along with symptom relief. A partial response was detected in 12 patients (40%). No complete responses were observed, and no patients had tumor progression during treatment. Four patients received fewer than 15 cycles of chemotherapy, mainly because of severe myelotoxicity. One of these patients died of local disease progression 33 months later, and the other three patients were stable. After a median follow-up of 75 months, the 10-year actuarial progression free interval is 67%. CONCLUSIONS Methotrexate plus vinblastine given every 7-10 days for several months is associated with prolonged stable disease in a substantial subset of patients with advanced (inoperable) aggressive fibromatosis.
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- A Azzarelli
- Musculo-Skeletal Surgical Unit, Istituto Nazionale per lo Studio e la Cura dei Tumori, Milan, Italy
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Because of the wide variety of anatomic locations and patient factors, there is no one treatment that is appropriate for all desmoid tumors. The type of treatment depends on tumor characteristics and location, as well as patient characteristics and preferences. Desmoid tumors can be persistent and frustrating to manage because no one treatment modality offers a high likelihood of remission. Multiple modalities may be necessary in some patients. Although mortality is rare and is usually due to local complications, significant disability or morbidity can result from desmoid tumors, their treatment, and complications arising from treatment. The entire clinical picture and the patient's preferences must be taken into account when deciding on an appropriate treatment plan. Patients with desmoid tumors are optimally managed in a multidisciplinary setting with close collaboration between surgeon, pathologist, diagnostic radiologist, radiation oncologist, and medical oncologist. When possible, surgical resection with negative margins is the preferred modality. When surgical resection with negative margins may prove disabling, surgery can be followed by postoperative radiation, although the role and efficacy of this are controversial. In locations where surgical extirpation is difficult or unfeasible, primary radiation, hormonal therapy, or chemotherapy should be considered. Familiar adenosis polyposis (FAP)-associated mesenteric lesions, sporadic tumors present without change for months or years, or tumors present in areas where progression will not present significant additional morbidity are candidates for observation only.
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- J S Biermann
- Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Michigan, 1500 E Medical Center Drive, 7304 CCGC, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109-0946, USA
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