Desmoid Tumors

edited by Charisse Litchman, M.D. ’88, HS ’89 (Springer) This text, the first publication devoted entirely to desmoid tumors (DT), discusses this rare fibroblastic proliferative disease, which has an incidence of 2 to 4 new cases per million people per year. Clinical presentations, imaging guidelines, and treatment paradigms are highlighted, along with a discussion of the unique issues in treating children with DT. The book also describes emerging research techniques and the role of advocacy groups in supporting research and promoting awareness of such rare diseases as DT.