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Ahmed M. A clinician's perspective on the new organ mesentery and non-vascular mesenteropathies. Front Physiol 2024; 15:1336908. [PMID: 39296517 PMCID: PMC11408482 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2024.1336908] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2023] [Accepted: 07/17/2024] [Indexed: 09/21/2024] Open
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Mesentery was discovered as a new organ in 2017. It is a continuous membranous tissue from the duodenojejunal flexure to the anorectal junction. It has distinct anatomy, physiology, and disease states. Primary mesenteropathies include vascular and non-vascular diseases. Some of them are common, and some of them are rarely seen in clinical practice. Secondary mesenteropathies occur when infection or malignancy in another organ spreads to the mesentery. Each entity has specific diagnostic and treatment protocols. Increased awareness of different mesenteropathies and an understanding of their various presentations at different stages of life can help in early diagnosis and improved clinical outcomes.
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- Monjur Ahmed
- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, United States
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Spalato-Ceruso M, Ghazzi NE, Italiano A. New strategies in soft tissue sarcoma treatment. J Hematol Oncol 2024; 17:76. [PMID: 39218932 PMCID: PMC11368005 DOI: 10.1186/s13045-024-01580-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2024] [Accepted: 07/22/2024] [Indexed: 09/04/2024] Open
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Soft tissue sarcomas (STS) have long been a formidable challenge in oncology, partly because of their rarity and diversity, which complicates large-scale studies and slows the advent of new treatments. Traditionally anchored by anthracycline-based chemotherapy, the landscape of STS treatment hasn't shifted dramatically in the past twenty years. However, recent strides in research are starting to paint a more hopeful picture. Leveraging advanced molecular profiling, researchers are now tailoring treatments to the unique genetic makeup of tumors, with targeted therapies showing promise. Innovations such as NTRK inhibitors for NTRK-rearranged sarcomas and gamma-secretase inhibitors for desmoid tumors are changing clinical practices. The rise of immunotherapy, including novel agents like LAG-3 inhibitors and bifunctional proteins that target both TGF-β and PD-L1, offers new avenues for treatment, particularly when combined with traditional therapies like chemotherapy. Meanwhile, the approval of epigenetic treatments for specific sarcoma subtypes heralds a new wave of strategy based on histological specificity, which could lead to more personalized and effective care. While challenges remain, the field of STS treatment is evolving, driven by a deeper understanding of the disease's biological underpinnings and a commitment to innovative research approaches.
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- Sarcoma Unit, Institut Bergonié, Bordeaux, France
- INSERM U1312, Bordeaux, France
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- Sarcoma Unit, Institut Bergonié, Bordeaux, France.
- INSERM U1312, Bordeaux, France.
- Université de Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France.
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Yu PP, Liu XC, Yin L, Yin G. Aggressive fibromatosis of the sigmoid colon: A case report. World J Gastrointest Oncol 2024; 16:3716-3722. [PMID: 39171176 PMCID: PMC11334028 DOI: 10.4251/wjgo.v16.i8.3716] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2024] [Revised: 06/08/2024] [Accepted: 07/02/2024] [Indexed: 08/07/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Aggressive fibromatosis (AF), also known as desmoid tumor or desmoid-type fibromatosis, is a rare soft tissue neoplasm that can occur in almost any part of the body. Although it is a benign disease, AF is aggressive and infiltrative and has a high recurrence rate after surgery. Common sites for intra-abdominal AF are the small bowel mesentery, retroperitoneum, and pelvis. AF in the colon is extremely rare. CASE SUMMARY Here, we report the first case of sigmoid colon AF, which was accidentally discovered in a 27-year-old woman during laparoscopic myomectomy. Computed tomography confirmed a slightly enhanced mass in the sigmoid colon. Subsequent colonoscopy did not reveal a mass in the colonic lumen, but a suspected external compress was found in the sigmoid colon. Surgical disease involving a gastrointestinal stromal tumor was suspected. The patient underwent laparoscopic exploration, and sigmoidectomy with a negative margin was performed to excise the mass. Postoperative immunohistochemistry revealed that the mass was an AF. The patient recovered well and was recurrence-free at the 30-month follow-up without adjuvant therapy. CONCLUSION AF should be considered in the differential diagnosis of subepithelial colon masses. Radical resection alone can achieve good outcomes.
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- Pan-Pan Yu
- Department of Gastrointestinal and Anal Surgery, The Affiliated Hangzhou First People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Westlake University, Hangzhou 310006, Zhejiang Province, China
- Department of Gastric Surgery, Zhejiang Cancer Hospital, Hangzhou 310022, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal and Anal Surgery, The Affiliated Hangzhou First People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Westlake University, Hangzhou 310006, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Pathology, The Affiliated Hangzhou First People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Westlake University, Hangzhou 310006, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal and Anal Surgery, The Affiliated Hangzhou First People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Westlake University, Hangzhou 310006, Zhejiang Province, China
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Bartholomew AJ, Rhodin KE, Noteware L, Moris D, Kanu E, Masoud S, Howell TC, Burner D, Kim CY, Nussbaum DP, Zani S, Lidsky ME, Allen PJ, Riedel RF, Blazer DG. Evolution of Initial Treatment for Desmoid Tumors. Ann Surg Oncol 2024:10.1245/s10434-024-15938-x. [PMID: 39133446 DOI: 10.1245/s10434-024-15938-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2024] [Accepted: 07/16/2024] [Indexed: 08/13/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Desmoid tumors (DTs) are rare, fibroblastic cell proliferations that can exhibit locally aggressive behavior but lack metastatic potential. Initial management has traditionally involved upfront resection; however, contemporary guidelines and expert panels have increasingly advocated for prioritizing active surveillance strategies. METHODS A single-institution, retrospective chart review identified all patients diagnosed with a primary DT at any site from 2007 to 2020. The primary outcome was the initial management strategy over time. Secondary outcomes included treatment-free survival (TFS) and time to treatment (TTT) for those undergoing active surveillance, as well as recurrence-free survival (RFS) and time to recurrence for those undergoing resection. RESULTS Overall, 103 patients were included, with 68% female and a median follow-up of 44 months [24-74]. The most common tumor locations included the abdominal wall (27%), intra-abdominal/mesenteric (25%), chest wall (19%), and extremity (10%). Initial management included resection (60%), systemic therapy (20%), active surveillance (18%), and cryoablation (2%). Rates of surgical resection significantly decreased (p < 0.001) over time, from 69.6% prior to 2018 to 29.2% after 2018. For those treated with upfront resection, 5-year RFS was 41.2%, and for patients undergoing initial active surveillance, TFS was 66.7% at 2 years, with a median TTT of 4 months [4-10]. CONCLUSIONS This single-institution cohort at a tertiary medical center spanning over a decade demonstrates the transition to active surveillance for initial management of DTs, and highlights salient metrics in the era of surveillance. This trend mirrors recommended treatment strategies by expert panels and consensus guidelines.
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- Alex J Bartholomew
- Department of Surgery, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC, USA.
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- Department of Surgery, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC, USA
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Shen J, Zhao J, Zhong X, Xie S, Wu L, Hu C, Hu X, Shen H. Initial treatment for surgery-naïve desmoid tumors by high intensity focused ultrasound. Front Oncol 2024; 14:1388302. [PMID: 39104718 PMCID: PMC11298426 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2024.1388302] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2024] [Accepted: 07/08/2024] [Indexed: 08/07/2024] Open
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Introduction Desmoid tumor (DT) is a rare proliferative disease occurring in connective tissues, characterized by high infiltration and recurrence rates. While surgery remains the primary treatment, its recurrence risk is high, and some extra-abdominal desmoid tumors are inoperable due to their locations. Despite attempts with radiotherapy and systemic therapy, the efficacy remains limited. Methods We used low-power cumulative high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) therapy as an initial treatment for desmoid tumor patients either ineligible or unwilling for surgery. Low-power cumulative HIFU employs slower heat accumulation and diffusion, minimizing damage to surrounding tissues while enhancing efficacy. Results Fifty-seven non-FAP desmoid tumor patients, previously untreated surgically, underwent low-power cumulative HIFU therapy. Among them, 35 had abdominal wall DT, 20 had extra-abdominal DT, and 2 had intra- abdominal DT, with an 85% median ablation ratio. Abdominal wall DT patients showed significantly better response rates (91.4% vs. 86%) and disease control rates (100% vs. 32%) than that of non-abdominal wall DT patients. Median event- free survival time was not reached after a median follow-up duration of 34 months. Discussion With its high response rate, durable efficacy, and mild adverse effects, our findings suggest that low-power cumulative HIFU presents a promising novel treatment for desmoid tumors, particularly abdominal wall DT patients.
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- Jiayi Shen
- Department of Medical Oncology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
- Zhejiang University-University of Edinburgh (ZJU-UOE) Institute, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Haining, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Zhejiang University-University of Edinburgh (ZJU-UOE) Institute, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Haining, Zhejiang, China
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- Zhejiang University-University of Edinburgh (ZJU-UOE) Institute, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Haining, Zhejiang, China
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- College of Basic Medical Sciences, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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Najem S, Bekkouche S, Benslimane A, Naciri S, Inrhaouen H, El Ghissassi I, Boutayeb S, Mrabti H, Errihani H. Unraveling the Mystery of Desmoid Tumors: Insights From a Moroccan Tertiary Center. Cureus 2024; 16:e57768. [PMID: 38586227 PMCID: PMC10999233 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.57768] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/04/2024] [Indexed: 04/09/2024] Open
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Desmoid tumors (DTs) are rare, aggressive malignancies developing from clonal fibroblastic proliferation originating from soft tissues. Despite their low metastatic potential, their invasiveness towards neighboring organs and a high recurrence rate contribute significantly to morbidity and mortality, thereby impacting the quality of life of patients. Several therapeutic options are available, but standardized protocols are lacking. In this study, we reviewed 14 cases of DT retrospectively over a period of 15 years, from September 2008 to December 2023. The most prevalent tumor locations were in the extremities, and the majority of patients were female. We identified risk factors in two patients, those being surgical trauma and familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP). Half of the patients underwent surgery for DT, and two received salvage radiotherapy. Systemic therapy was used in the first and second lines and comprised of chemotherapy, endocrine therapy, and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAI). Active surveillance was proposed in three patients. This is the first retrospective study to assess the characteristics of DT in Moroccan patients in a tertiary care setting. It aims to shed light on the challenges faced in treating these rare tumors in the context of a lack of therapeutic standardization.
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- Salma Najem
- Department of Medical Oncology, National Institute of Oncology, Faculty of Medicine, Mohammed V Faculty, Rabat, MAR
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- Department of Medical Oncology, National Institute of Oncology, Faculty of Medicine, Mohammed V Faculty, Rabat, MAR
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- Department of Medical Oncology, National Institute of Oncology, Faculty of Medicine, Mohammed V Faculty, Rabat, MAR
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- Department of Medical Oncology, National Institute of Oncology, Faculty of Medicine, Mohammed V Faculty, Rabat, MAR
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- Department of Medical Oncology, National Institute of Oncology, Faculty of Medicine, Mohammed V Faculty, Rabat, MAR
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- Department of Medical Oncology, National Institute of Oncology, Faculty of Medicine, Mohammed V Faculty, Rabat, MAR
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- Department of Medical Oncology, National Institute of Oncology, Faculty of Medicine, Mohammed V Faculty, Rabat, MAR
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- Department of Medical Oncology, National Institute of Oncology, Faculty of Medicine, Mohammed V Faculty, Rabat, MAR
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- Department of Medical Oncology, National Institute of Oncology, Faculty of Medicine, Mohammed V Faculty, Rabat, MAR
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Ibrahim R, Assi T, Khoury R, Ngo C, Faron M, Verret B, Lévy A, Honoré C, Hénon C, Le Péchoux C, Bahleda R, Le Cesne A. Desmoid-type fibromatosis: Current therapeutic strategies and future perspectives. Cancer Treat Rev 2024; 123:102675. [PMID: 38159438 DOI: 10.1016/j.ctrv.2023.102675] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2023] [Revised: 12/18/2023] [Accepted: 12/21/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
Abstract
Desmoid tumors (DT) are rare, slow-growing, locally invasive soft tissue tumors that often pose significant therapeutic challenges. Traditional management strategies including active surveillance, surgery, radiotherapy, and systemic therapy which are associated with varying recurrence rates and high morbidity. Given the challenging nature of DT and the modest outcomes associated with current treatment strategies, there has been a growing interest in the field of γ-secretase inhibitors as a result of its action on the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway. In this review article, we will shed the light on the pathogenesis and molecular biology of DT, discuss its symptoms and diagnosis, and provide a comprehensive review of the traditional therapeutic approaches. We will also delve into the mechanisms of action of γ-secretase inhibitors, its efficacy, and the existing preclinical and clinical data available to date on the use of these agents, as well as the potential challenges and future prospects in the treatment landscape of these tumors.
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- Rebecca Ibrahim
- Division of International Patients Care, Gustave Roussy Cancer Campus, Villejuif, France
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- Division of International Patients Care, Gustave Roussy Cancer Campus, Villejuif, France; Sarcoma Unit, Gustave Roussy Cancer Campus, Villejuif, France.
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- Division of International Patients Care, Gustave Roussy Cancer Campus, Villejuif, France
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- Sarcoma Unit, Gustave Roussy Cancer Campus, Villejuif, France
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- Sarcoma Unit, Gustave Roussy Cancer Campus, Villejuif, France
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- Sarcoma Unit, Gustave Roussy Cancer Campus, Villejuif, France
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- Sarcoma Unit, Gustave Roussy Cancer Campus, Villejuif, France
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- Sarcoma Unit, Gustave Roussy Cancer Campus, Villejuif, France
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- Sarcoma Unit, Gustave Roussy Cancer Campus, Villejuif, France
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- Division of International Patients Care, Gustave Roussy Cancer Campus, Villejuif, France; Sarcoma Unit, Gustave Roussy Cancer Campus, Villejuif, France
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Zubor P, Henriksen CM, Økstad ME, Cerskuviene E, Visnovsky J, Kajo K, Valkov A, Lind KO. Desmoid Fibromatosis of the Anterior Abdominal Wall in Pregnancy: A Case Report and Review of the Literature. Diseases 2024; 12:27. [PMID: 38248378 PMCID: PMC10814966 DOI: 10.3390/diseases12010027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2023] [Revised: 01/10/2024] [Accepted: 01/12/2024] [Indexed: 01/23/2024] Open
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A desmoid tumor (DT) is a rare benign neoplasm arising from muscle aponeurosis, associated mostly with trauma or pregnancy. DT has an infiltrative and locally aggressive growth pattern and usually does not metastasize. However, it has a high recurrence and complication rate. When it occurs in pregnancy, the pregnancy and delivery is taken as an individual case for optimal management by physicians and midwifes, who need to be cautious in finding the optimal delivery mode for the patient, which depends on the tumor size, location, behavior, and past history. The authors report a case of 29-year-old pregnant woman who previously underwent systemic oncological treatment for a large abdominal wall desmoid tumor and became pregnant afterwards. The history of DT presented a follow-up and delivery challenge. Observational management was chosen with an elective cesarean section at week 38 + 4 of pregnancy with uncomplicated postpartum follow-up. The authors detail the clinical management and chosen therapeutic approach; chemotherapy can be a choice in the treatment options for patients with DTs, although the majority of DTs are treated surgically with subsequent mesh plastic. Moreover, the authors provide a systematic review of the literature focused on the treatment management of DTs in pregnant women during pregnancy and the postpartum period, as pregnancy-associated desmoid tumors are a specific condition, where the optimal management is not well established, despite some guidelines for non-pregnant patients.
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- Pavol Zubor
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Nordland Hospital, 8450 Stokmarknes, Norway
- OBGY Health & Care Ltd., 01001 Zilina, Slovakia
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Nordland Hospital, 8450 Stokmarknes, Norway
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Nordland Hospital, 8450 Stokmarknes, Norway
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- Faculty of Health Care, Catholic University, 03401 Ruzomberok, Slovakia
- VISNOVSKI Ltd., 03601 Martin, Slovakia
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- Department of Pathology, St. Elisabeth Cancer Institute, 81250 Bratislava, Slovakia;
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- Department of Clinical Pathology, University Hospital of Northern Norway, 9019 Tromsø, Norway;
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Nordland Hospital, 8450 Stokmarknes, Norway
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Zheng C, Huang J, Xu G, Li W, Weng X, Zhang S. The Notch signaling pathway in desmoid tumor: Recent advances and the therapeutic prospects. Biochim Biophys Acta Mol Basis Dis 2024; 1870:166907. [PMID: 37793461 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbadis.2023.166907] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2023] [Revised: 09/27/2023] [Accepted: 09/28/2023] [Indexed: 10/06/2023]
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Desmoid tumor (DT) is a rare fibroblastic soft-tissue neoplasm that is characterized by local aggressiveness but no metastatic potential. Although the prognosis is relatively favorable, the unpredictable disease course and infiltrative growth lead to significant impairments and morbidity. Aberrant activation of Wnt/β-catenin signaling has been well-established in the pathogenesis of sporadic DT and familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) or Gardners syndrome-associated DT, suggesting therapy targeting this pathway is an appealing treatment strategy. However, agents against this pathway are currently in their preliminary stages and have not yet been implemented in clinical practice. Increasing studies demonstrate activation of the Notch pathway is closely associated with the development and progression of DT, which provides a potential alternative therapeutic target against DT. Early-stage clinical trials and preclinical models have indicated that inhibition of Notch pathway might be a promising treatment approach for DT. The Notch signaling activation is mainly dependent on the activity of the γ-secretase enzyme, which is responsible for cleaving the Notch intracellular domain and facilitating its nuclear translocation to promote gene transcription. Two γ-secretase inhibitors called nirogacestat and AL102 are currently under extensive investigation in the advanced stage of clinical development. The updated findings from the phase III randomized controlled trial (DeFi trial) demonstrated that nirogacestat exerts significant benefits in terms of disease control and symptom resolution in patients with progressive DT. Therefore, this review provides a comprehensive overview of the present understanding of Notch signaling in the pathogenesis of DT, with a particular emphasis on the prospective therapeutic application of γ-secretase inhibitors in the management of DT.
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- Chuanxi Zheng
- Department of Musculoskeletal Tumor Surgery, Shenzhen Second People's Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518035, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery and Orthopedics, Shenzhen Second People's Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University, Health Science Center, Shenzhen 518035, China
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- Department of Musculoskeletal Tumor Surgery, Shenzhen Second People's Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518035, China
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- Department of Musculoskeletal Tumor Surgery, Shenzhen Second People's Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518035, China
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- Department of Pathology, Shenzhen Second People's Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518035, China
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- Department of Musculoskeletal Tumor Surgery, Shenzhen Second People's Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518035, China.
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Gour K, Patkar S, Bhargava P, Goel M. Role of Surgery in the Treatment of Abdominal Desmoid Fibromatosis: A Single-Center Experience. Indian J Surg Oncol 2023; 14:836-842. [PMID: 38187844 PMCID: PMC10767109 DOI: 10.1007/s13193-023-01785-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2023] [Accepted: 06/14/2023] [Indexed: 01/09/2024] Open
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With increasing multidisciplinary management and emphasis on masterly inactivity for abdominal fibromatosis (AF), the indications for surgery are evolving. This retrospective analysis looked at outcomes following surgery. Two groups of patients who underwent surgery for AF between November 2011 and August 2021 were identified-intra-abdominal fibromatosis (IAF) and abdominal wall fibromatosis (AWF). All treatment-related details and follow-up data were gathered from a database and analyzed. Sixteen patients underwent surgery for IAF. R0 resection (wide margin) was achieved in 13 patients (81.2%). Over a median follow-up period of 51.7 (range 5-103) months, 5 patients developed recurrence (31.2%). The conditional probabilities of OS and DFS at 5 years were 80% (95% CI 58.7-100) and 42.2% (95% CI 20.3-87.8), respectively. Ten patients with AWF underwent surgery. R0 resection was achieved at 70% (7/10). Over a median follow-up period of 54.8 (range 12.9-96.7) months, 2 patients (20%) developed recurrence. The conditional probabilities of OS and DFS at 5 years were 88.9% (95% CI 70.6-100) and 77.8% (95% CI 54.9-87.8), respectively. Surgery has a vital role in the management of AF presenting with progressive/symptomatic lesions, especially when watchful waiting is not an option, and must be considered as one of the first-line active therapy. Timely curative surgery avoids disease progression and its morbidity with acceptable recurrence rates and provides durable remissions.
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- Kaustubha Gour
- Department of Surgical Oncology, Tata Memorial Hospital, Homi Bhabha National Institute, Dr. Ernest Borges Road, Parel East, Parel, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400012 India
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Tata Memorial Hospital, Homi Bhabha National Institute, Dr. Ernest Borges Road, Parel East, Parel, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400012 India
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Tata Memorial Hospital, Homi Bhabha National Institute, Dr. Ernest Borges Road, Parel East, Parel, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400012 India
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Tata Memorial Hospital, Homi Bhabha National Institute, Dr. Ernest Borges Road, Parel East, Parel, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400012 India
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Bektas M, Bell T, Khan S, Tumminello B, Fernandez MM, Heyes C, Oton AB. Desmoid Tumors: A Comprehensive Review. Adv Ther 2023; 40:3697-3722. [PMID: 37436594 PMCID: PMC10427533 DOI: 10.1007/s12325-023-02592-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2023] [Accepted: 06/21/2023] [Indexed: 07/13/2023]
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Desmoid tumors (DT) are rare, locally aggressive, fibroblastic soft-tissue tumors that are characterized by infiltrative growth and can affect organs and adjacent structures, resulting in substantial clinical burden impacting patients' health-related quality of life. Searches of PubMed, Embase, Cochrane, and key conferences were conducted in November 2021 and updated periodically through March 2023 to identify articles describing the burden of DT. Of 651 publications identified, 96 relevant ones were retained. Diagnosis of DT is challenging because of its morphologic heterogeneity and variable clinical presentation. Patients visit multiple healthcare providers, often facing delays in correct diagnosis. The low incidence of DT (estimated 3-5 cases per million person-years) limits disease awareness. Patients with DT experience a high symptom burden: up to 63% of patients experience chronic pain, which leads to sleep disturbance (73% of cases), irritability (46% of cases), and anxiety/depression (15% of cases). Frequently mentioned symptoms are pain, limited function and mobility, fatigue, muscle weakness, and swelling around the tumor. Overall, quality of life in patients with DT is lower than in healthy controls. There is no treatment approved by the US Food and Drug Administration for DT; however, treatment guidelines reference available options, such as active surveillance, surgery, systemic therapy, and locoregional therapy. Choice of active treatment may depend on tumor location, symptoms, and risk of morbidity. The substantial burden of illness of DT is related to difficulties in timely and accurate diagnosis, high symptom burden (pain and functional limitations), and decreased quality of life. There is a high unmet need for treatments that specifically target DT and improve quality of life.
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- Meryem Bektas
- RTI Health Solutions, Research Triangle Park, NC, USA
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- SpringWorks Therapeutics, Inc., Stamford, CT, USA.
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- RTI Health Solutions, Research Triangle Park, NC, USA
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- SpringWorks Therapeutics, Inc., Stamford, CT, USA
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Rohail S, Fareed A, Taimuri MA, Adnan A. Nirogacestat and its potential impact on desmoid tumor. Rare Tumors 2023; 15:20363613231182485. [PMID: 37325381 PMCID: PMC10265347 DOI: 10.1177/20363613231182485] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/17/2023] Open
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- Samia Rohail
- Department of Bachelors in Medicine and Bachelors in Surgery, Karachi Medical and Dental College, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Department of Bachelors in Medicine and Bachelors in Surgery, Karachi Medical and Dental College, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Department of Bachelors in Medicine and Bachelors in Surgery, Karachi Medical and Dental College, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Department of Bachelors in Medicine and Bachelors in Surgery, Karachi Medical and Dental College, Karachi, Pakistan
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Mraz KA, Hodan R, Rodgers-Fouche L, Arora S, Balaguer F, Guillem JG, Jeter JM, Kanth P, Li D, Liska D, Melson J, Perez K, Ricker C, Shirts BH, Vilar E, Katona BW, Dominguez-Valentin M. Current chemoprevention approaches in Lynch syndrome and Familial adenomatous polyposis: a global clinical practice survey. Front Oncol 2023; 13:1141810. [PMID: 37293588 PMCID: PMC10247284 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2023.1141810] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2023] [Accepted: 05/02/2023] [Indexed: 06/10/2023] Open
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Background International chemoprevention preferences and approaches in Lynch syndrome (LS) and APC-associated polyposis, including Familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) and attenuated FAP (AFAP) have not been previously explored. Aim To describe current chemoprevention strategies for patients with LS or FAP/AFAP (referred to collectively as FAP) practiced by members of four international hereditary cancer societies through administration of a survey. Results Ninety-six participants across four hereditary gastrointestinal cancer societies responded to the survey. Most respondents (91%, 87/96) completed information regarding their demographics and practice characteristics relating to hereditary gastrointestinal cancer and chemoprevention clinical practices. Sixty-nine percent (60/87) of respondents offer chemoprevention for FAP and/or LS as a part of their practice. Of the 75% (72/96) of survey respondents who were eligible to answer practice-based clinical vignettes based off of their responses to ten barrier questions regarding chemoprevention, 88% (63/72) of those participants completed at least one case vignette question to further characterize chemoprevention practices in FAP and/or LS. In FAP, 51% (32/63) would offer chemoprevention for rectal polyposis, with sulindac - 300 mg (18%, 10/56) and aspirin (16%, 9/56) being the most frequently selected options. In LS, 93% (55/59) of professionals discuss chemoprevention and 59% (35/59) frequently recommend chemoprevention. Close to half of the respondents (47%, 26/55) would recommend beginning aspirin at time of commencement of the patient's first screening colonoscopy (usually at age 25yrs). Ninety-four percent (47/50) of respondents would consider a patient's diagnosis of LS as an influential factor for aspirin use. There was no consensus on the dose of aspirin (≤100 mg, >100 mg - 325 mg or 600 mg) to offer patients with LS and there was no agreement on how other factors, such as BMI, hypertension, family history of colorectal cancer, and family history of heart disease, would affect the recommendation for aspirin use. Possible harm among older patients (>70 years) was identified as the most common reason to discourage aspirin use. Conclusion Although chemoprevention is widely discussed and offered to patients with FAP and LS by an international group of hereditary gastrointestinal cancer experts, there is significant heterogeneity in how it is applied in clinical practice.
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- Kathryn A. Mraz
- Department of Genetics, Grey Genetics, Brooklyn, NY, United States
- Research Department, Center for Genomic Interpretation, Sandy, UT, United States
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- Cancer Genetics, Stanford Health Care, Palo Alto, CA, United States
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- Center for Cancer Risk Assessment, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, United States
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- Cancer Prevention and Control Program, Fox Chase Cancer Center, Philadelphia, PA, United States
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, Institut d’Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer (IDIBAPS), Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Enfermedades Hepáticas y Digestivas (CIBEREHD), University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, United States
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Huntsman Cancer Institute, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, United States
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- Department of Gastroenterology, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC, United States
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Kaiser Permanente Medical Center, Santa Clara, CA, United States
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery and Sanford R. Weiss MD Center for Hereditary Colorectal Neoplasia, Digestive Disease and Surgery Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, United States
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- Division of Gastroenterology, University of Arizona Cancer Center, Tucson, AZ, United States
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute/Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, United States
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- Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Medicine, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, United States
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, United States
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- Department of Clinical Cancer Prevention, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, United States
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, United States
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- Department of Tumor Biology, Institute of Cancer Research, The Norwegian Radium Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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Ning B, Huang P, Zhu L, Ma Z, Chen X, Xu H, Ma R, Yao C, Zheng P, Xia T, Xia H. Clinical Prognostic Factors and Integrated Multi-Omics Studies Identify Potential Novel Therapeutic Targets for Pediatric Desmoid Tumor. Biol Proced Online 2022; 24:25. [PMID: 36539683 PMCID: PMC9768966 DOI: 10.1186/s12575-022-00180-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2022] [Accepted: 10/13/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Desmoid tumor (DT), also known as desmoid-type fibromatosis (DTF) or aggressive fibromatosis (AF) is a rare mesenchymal tumor affecting both children and adults. It is non-metastasis but infiltrative, growing with a high recurrence rate to even cause serious health problems. This study investigates the biology of desmoid tumors through integrated multi-omics studies. METHODS We systematically investigated the clinical data of 98 extra-abdominal cases in our pediatric institute and identified some critical clinical prognostic factors. Moreover, our integrated multi-omics studies (Whole Exome Sequencing, RNA sequencing, and untargeted metabolomics profiling) in the paired PDT tumor/matched normal tissues identified more novel mutations, and potential prognostic markers and therapeutic targets for PDTs. RESULTS The top mutation genes, such as CTNNB1 (p.T41A and p.S45F) and MUC4 (p.T3775T, p.S3450S, etc.), were observed with a mutation in more than 40% of PDT patients. We also identified a panel of genes that are classed as the FDA-approved drug targets or Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway-related genes. The integrated analysis identified pathways and key genes/metabolites that may be important for developing potential treatment of PDTs. We also successfully established six primary PDT cell lines for future studies. CONCLUSIONS These studies may promote the development of novel drugs and therapeutic strategies for PDTs.
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- Bo Ning
- grid.411333.70000 0004 0407 2968Department of Paediatric Orthopedics, Children’s Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai, 201102 China
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- grid.411333.70000 0004 0407 2968Department of Paediatric Orthopedics, Children’s Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai, 201102 China
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- grid.502812.cDepartment of Paediatric Orthopedics, Hainan Women and Children’s Medical Center, Haikou, 570206 China
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- grid.89957.3a0000 0000 9255 8984Department of Pathology, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital & Drum Tower Clinical College & Key Laboratory of Antibody Technique of National Health Commission, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 211166 China
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- grid.89957.3a0000 0000 9255 8984Sir Run Run Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 211166 China
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- grid.89957.3a0000 0000 9255 8984Department of Pathology, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital & Drum Tower Clinical College & Key Laboratory of Antibody Technique of National Health Commission, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 211166 China
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- grid.411333.70000 0004 0407 2968Department of Paediatric Orthopedics, Children’s Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai, 201102 China ,grid.502812.cDepartment of Paediatric Orthopedics, Hainan Women and Children’s Medical Center, Haikou, 570206 China
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- grid.452509.f0000 0004 1764 4566Jiangsu Cancer Hospital & The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Nanjing Medical University& Jiangsu Institute of Cancer Research, Nanjing, 2100092 China
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- grid.452511.6Department of Orthopedics Surgery, Children’s Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210008 China
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- grid.411333.70000 0004 0407 2968Department of Paediatric Orthopedics, Children’s Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai, 201102 China
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- grid.89957.3a0000 0000 9255 8984Department of Pathology, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital & Drum Tower Clinical College & Key Laboratory of Antibody Technique of National Health Commission, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 211166 China
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Nathenson MJ, Hu J, Ratan R, Somaiah N, Hsu R, DeMaria PJ, Catoe HW, Pang A, Subhawong TK, Amini B, Sweet K, Feister K, Malik K, Jagannathan J, Braschi-Amirfarzan M, Sheren J, Caldas Y, Moreno Tellez C, Rosenberg AE, Lazar AJ, Maki RG, Benedetto P, Cohen J, Trent JC, Ravi V, Patel S, Wilky BA. Systemic Chemotherapies Retain Antitumor Activity in Desmoid Tumors Independent of Specific Mutations in CTNNB1 or APC: A Multi-institutional Retrospective Study. Clin Cancer Res 2022; 28:4092-4104. [PMID: 35180772 PMCID: PMC9475245 DOI: 10.1158/1078-0432.ccr-21-4504] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2021] [Revised: 01/23/2022] [Accepted: 02/16/2022] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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PURPOSE Determine whether specific CTNNB1 or APC mutations in patients with desmoid tumor were associated with differences in clinical responses to systemic treatments. EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN We established a multi-institutional dataset of previously treated patients with desmoid tumor across four U.S. sarcoma centers, including demographic and clinicopathologic characteristics, treatment regimens, and clinical and radiographic responses. CTNNB1 or APC mutation status was determined from prior pathology records, or archival tissue was requested and analyzed by Sanger sequencing and/or next-generation sequencing. Evaluable patients with mutation results were analyzed to determine clinical progression-free survival (cPFS), RECIST 1.1 PFS (rPFS), time to next treatment (TTNT), and overall survival (OS). Kaplan-Meier analysis and Cox proportional hazards regression were performed to identify differences in cPFS, rPFS, TTNT, and OS by mutation subtype, desmoid tumor location, and treatment regimen. RESULTS A total of 259 evaluable patients were analyzed for at least one of the survival outcomes, with 177 patients having mutation data. First- and second-line cPFS, rPFS, and TTNT were not significantly affected by mutation subtype; however, APC-mutant desmoid tumors demonstrated nonstatistically significant inferior outcomes. Extremity/trunk desmoid tumor location and treatment with doxorubicin-based, methotrexate/vinca alkaloids and sorafenib regimens were associated with better clinical outcomes compared with surgery or "other" therapies, including estrogen-receptor blockade and imatinib. OS was significantly worse with APC or CTNNB1 negative/other mutations. CONCLUSIONS Mutation subtype did not affect responses to specific systemic therapies. APC mutations and nonextremity desmoid tumor locations remain prognostic for worse outcomes, and earlier initiation of systemic therapy for these higher-risk desmoid tumors should be prospectively evaluated. See related commentary by Greene and Van Tine, p. 3911.
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- Michael J. Nathenson
- Center for Sarcoma and Bone Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Department of Biostatistics, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado
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- Department of Sarcoma Medical Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
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- Department of Sarcoma Medical Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
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- Department of Medicine, University of Miami School of Medicine, Miami, Florida
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- Department of Medicine, University of Miami School of Medicine, Miami, Florida
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- Department of Medicine, University of Miami School of Medicine, Miami, Florida
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- Department of Medicine, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, New York
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- Department of Radiology, University of Miami School of Medicine, Miami, Florida
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- Department of Musculoskeletal Imaging, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
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- Department of Radiology, University of Miami School of Medicine, Miami, Florida
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- Department of Radiology, University of Miami School of Medicine, Miami, Florida
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- Center for Sarcoma and Bone Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Department of Imaging, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard Medical School, and Department of Radiology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Department of Imaging, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard Medical School, and Department of Radiology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Department of Pathology, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, Colorado
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- Department of Medicine, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado
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- Department of Medicine, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado
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- Department of Pathology, University of Miami School of Medicine, Miami, Florida
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- Department of Pathology and Genomic Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
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- Department of Medicine, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, New York
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- Department of Medicine, University of Miami School of Medicine, Miami, Florida
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- Department of Medicine, University of Miami School of Medicine, Miami, Florida
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- Department of Medicine, University of Miami School of Medicine, Miami, Florida
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- Department of Sarcoma Medical Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
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- Department of Sarcoma Medical Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
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- Department of Medicine, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado
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Riedel RF, Agulnik M. Evolving strategies for management of desmoid tumor. Cancer 2022; 128:3027-3040. [PMID: 35670122 PMCID: PMC9546183 DOI: 10.1002/cncr.34332] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2022] [Revised: 05/04/2022] [Accepted: 05/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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Desmoid tumors (DTs) are rare soft tissue mesenchymal neoplasms that may be associated with impairments, disfigurement, morbidity, and (rarely) mortality. DT disease course can be unpredictable. Most DTs are sporadic, harboring somatic mutations in the gene that encodes for β-catenin, whereas DTs occurring in patients with familial adenomatous polyposis have germline mutations in the APC gene, which encodes for a protein regulator of β-catenin. Pathology review by an expert soft tissue pathologist is critical in making a diagnosis. Magnetic resonance imaging is preferred for most anatomic locations. Surgery, once the standard of care for initial treatment of DT, is associated with a significant risk of recurrence as well as avoidable morbidity because spontaneous regressions are known to occur without treatment. Consequently, active surveillance in conjunction with pain management is now recommended for most patients. Systemic medical treatment of DT has evolved beyond the use of hormone therapy, which is no longer routinely recommended. Current options for medical management include tyrosine kinase inhibitors as well as more conventional cytotoxic chemotherapy (e.g., anthracycline-based or methotrexate-based regimens). A newer class of agents, γ-secretase inhibitors, appears promising, including in patients who fail other therapies, but confirmation in Phase 3 trials is needed. In summary, DTs present challenges to physicians in diagnosis and prognosis, as well as in determining treatment initiation, type, duration, and sequence. Accordingly, evaluation by a multidisciplinary team with expertise in DT and patient-tailored management are essential. As management strategies continue to evolve, further studies will help clarify these issues and optimize outcomes for patients.
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- Richard F Riedel
- Duke Cancer Institute, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina, USA
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- Medical Oncology and Therapeutics Research, City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center, Duarte, California, USA
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Cazzato RL, Gantzer J, de Marini P, Garnon J, Koch G, Buy X, Autrusseau PA, Auloge P, Dalili D, Kurtz JE, Gangi A. Sporadic Desmoid Tumours: Systematic Review with Reflection on the Role of Cryoablation. Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol 2022; 45:613-621. [PMID: 35237861 DOI: 10.1007/s00270-022-03091-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2021] [Accepted: 01/31/2022] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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Desmoid tumours (DT) are rare locally infiltrative soft-tissue tumours which do not metastasise. DT arise sporadically or are associated with familial syndromes, with different clinical and genetic patterns. In recent years there has been an increasing therapeutic role of cryoablation for the treatment of sporadic DT. Therefore, in this present review, we: (a) summarize all the main epidemiological, clinical, and therapeutic aspects of sporadic DT that are relevant to an interventional radiologists' practice; (b) present the results of a systematic review that has been conducted with the intent of highlighting the main clinical outcomes available thus far with cryoablation; and (c) discuss the current and future potential applications of cryoablation in this field. Five studies were included in the systematic review accounting for 146 patients. Only 18.5% patients received cryoablation as a first-line treatment. Overall, the volume of the DT undergoing cryoablation was very large (mean total DT volume of 237 cm3). Major complications were noted for 13.3-30% patients and following 2.4-6.7% interventional sessions. The rates of complete tumour response ranged between 0 and 43.3%. 1- and 3-year local progression-free survival rates were 85.1-85.8%, and 77.3-82.9%, respectively. Complete pain relief was reported in 40-66.7% symptomatic patients. In conclusion, cryoablation is currently proposed as a therapeutic strategy to very large DT, which is recognized to be associated with an increased procedure-related morbidity and reduced rates of complete tumour response. Proposing cryoablation as the first-line treatment may improve these clinical outcomes.
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- Roberto Luigi Cazzato
- Department of Interventional Radiology, University Hospital of Strasbourg, 67000, Strasbourg, France.
- Department of Medical Oncology, Strasbourg-Europe Cancer Institute (ICANS), 67033, Strasbourg, France.
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Strasbourg-Europe Cancer Institute (ICANS), 67033, Strasbourg, France
- Department of Cancer and Functional Genomics INSERM UMR_S1258, Institute of Genetics and of Molecular and Cellular Biology, 67400, Illkirch, France
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, University Hospital of Strasbourg, 67000, Strasbourg, France
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, University Hospital of Strasbourg, 67000, Strasbourg, France
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, University Hospital of Strasbourg, 67000, Strasbourg, France
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- Department of Radiology, Institut Bergonié, 33000, Bordeaux, France
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, University Hospital of Strasbourg, 67000, Strasbourg, France
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, University Hospital of Strasbourg, 67000, Strasbourg, France
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- South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC), Dorking Road, Epsom, London, KT18 7EG, UK
- Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust, Dorking Road, Epsom, London, KT18 7EG, UK
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Strasbourg-Europe Cancer Institute (ICANS), 67033, Strasbourg, France
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, University Hospital of Strasbourg, 67000, Strasbourg, France
- School of Biomedical Engineering and Imaging Sciences, King's College London, Strand, London, WC2R 2LS, UK
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Loukil I, Zouari A. [Giant abdominal wall desmoid tumor: a case report]. Pan Afr Med J 2021; 39:211. [PMID: 34630823 PMCID: PMC8486944 DOI: 10.11604/pamj.2021.39.211.27965] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2021] [Accepted: 07/05/2021] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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Giant desmoid tumor has been rarely reported in the literature but it is a therapeutic challenge. We here report a case of tumor manifesting as painful abdominal mass causing a major esthetic problem. Radiological assessment allowed to determine its depth extension and limits of resection. Desmoid tumor of the abdominal wall was evoked and surgically resected, with simple outcome. This study highlights challenges in the management of this entity,due to its large size.
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- Issam Loukil
- Service de Chirurgie Générale Tataouine, Tataouine, Tunisie
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- Service de Chirurgie Générale Sfax, Sfax, Tunisie
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Tang F, Tie Y, Wei YQ, Tu CQ, Wei XW. Targeted and immuno-based therapies in sarcoma: mechanisms and advances in clinical trials. Biochim Biophys Acta Rev Cancer 2021; 1876:188606. [PMID: 34371128 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbcan.2021.188606] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2021] [Revised: 07/04/2021] [Accepted: 08/02/2021] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Sarcomas represent a distinct group of rare malignant tumors with high heterogeneity. Limited options with clinical efficacy for the metastatic or local advanced sarcoma existed despite standard therapy. Recently, targeted therapy according to the molecular and genetic phenotype of individual sarcoma is a promising option. Among these drugs, anti-angiogenesis therapy achieved favorable efficacy in sarcomas. Inhibitors targeting cyclin-dependent kinase 4/6, poly-ADP-ribose polymerase, insulin-like growth factor-1 receptor, mTOR, NTRK, metabolisms, and epigenetic drugs are under clinical evaluation for sarcomas bearing the corresponding signals. Immunotherapy represents a promising and favorable method in advanced solid tumors. However, most sarcomas are immune "cold" tumors, with only alveolar soft part sarcoma and undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcoma respond to immune checkpoint inhibitors. Cellular therapies with TCR-engineered T cells, chimeric antigen receptor T cells, tumor infiltrating lymphocytes, and nature killer cells transfer show therapeutic potential. Identifying tumor-specific antigens and exploring immune modulation factors arguing the efficacy of these immunotherapies are the current challenges. This review focuses on the mechanisms, advances, and potential strategies of targeted and immune-based therapies in sarcomas.
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- Fan Tang
- Laboratory of Aging Research and Cancer Drug Target, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatrics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China; Department of Orthopeadics, Orthopedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Laboratory of Aging Research and Cancer Drug Target, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatrics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Laboratory of Aging Research and Cancer Drug Target, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatrics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Orthopeadics, Orthopedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
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- Laboratory of Aging Research and Cancer Drug Target, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatrics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
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