{"id":132120,"date":"2021-10-06T05:24:01","date_gmt":"2021-10-06T05:24:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/?p=132120"},"modified":"2023-09-15T09:56:56","modified_gmt":"2023-09-15T09:56:56","slug":"desmoid-tumor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/desmoid-tumor\/","title":{"rendered":"Desmoid tumor"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>An abnormal growth that is firm, fibrous, and rubbery. Desmoids most often occur in the abdominal wall, but may also develop in the head, neck, arm, or legs. In the abdomen, these tumors are most common in women who have had children. Growths may also develop at the site of old surgical incisions. Most desmoid tumors are local problems and do not spread or grow. Desmoid tumors usually require surgical removal. Sometimes, chemotherapy is an effective treatment.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"group w-full text-token-text-primary border-b border-black\/10 dark:border-gray-900\/50 bg-gray-50 dark:bg-[#444654] sm:AIPRM__conversation__response\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-29\">\n<div class=\"p-4 justify-center text-base md:gap-6 md:py-6 m-auto\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-1 gap-4 text-base mx-auto md:gap-6 md:max-w-2xl lg:max-w-[38rem] xl:max-w-3xl }\">\n<div class=\"relative flex w-[calc(100%-50px)] flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3 lg:w-[calc(100%-115px)]\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col gap-3 max-w-full\">\n<div class=\"min-h-[20px] flex flex-col items-start gap-3 overflow-x-auto whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light AIPRM__conversation__response\">\n<p>A slowly developing, firm fibroma that appears either individually or in small clusters on the bodies of both men and women. Originating from fascia or tendon, it is often found in the muscle sheath of the abdominal wall and is most common in women who have had multiple pregnancies.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>An abnormal growth that is firm, fibrous, and rubbery. Desmoids most often occur in the abdominal wall, but may also develop in the head, neck, arm, or legs. In the abdomen, these tumors are most common in women who have had children. Growths may also develop at the site of old surgical incisions. 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