What is desmoid fibromatosis?

Also known as: DF, desmoid tumors, aggressive fibromatosis

Desmoid fibromatosis is a condition that causes tumors known as desmoid tumors to grow in the connective tissue of the body, often in the legs, arms or abdomen. Though the tumors are benign (non-cancerous), they tend to grow quickly and may be treated similarly to cancer.

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Reviewed by: Maggie Fader, MD

This page was last updated on: 1/29/2019 3:21:13 PM