Desmoid Tumor (NORD)

What are desmoid tumors? Desmoid tumors, also called aggressive fibromatosis, occur when connective tissue cells called myofibroblasts begin to multiply out of control, creating a tumor-like mass. Find our full video library only on Osmosis: osms.it/more.
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[@waelfadlallah8939]

Minor correction regarding diagnosis @3:01. Smooth muscle actin and desmin are not antibodies rather they are cytoskeletal framework of the cell and intermediate filaments repsectively, and kit is a type of receptors found on the surface of such tumors

[@osmosis]

Thanks for pointing this out, Wael! Our team will be reviewing this information and update the video as needed. 🙏🏻

[@user-lx8oj2wb9p]

Thanks so much this was so helpful

[@meshalyt]

I have the same tumor in my intestines, but doctors have been unable to remove it after a surgery. Any help in this case?"

[@pragya5827]

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