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No, desmoid tumors and dermoid cysts are different conditions. Desmoid tumors are made up of abnormal cells that grow in connective tissue. They are classified as "locally aggressive" tumors that can grow and invade nearby tissues but don't spread to other parts of the body. The World Health Organization considers them Show Full Answer

No, desmoid tumors and dermoid cysts are different conditions. Desmoid tumors are made up of abnormal cells that grow in connective tissue. They are classified as "locally aggressive" tumors that can grow and invade nearby tissues but don't spread to other parts of the body. The World Health Organization considers them "intermediate," falling between benign and malignant tumors. Desmoid tumors may require cancer-like treatments such as:
- Targeted therapy
- Chemotherapy
- Radiation therapy
- Cryoablation

These treatments help shrink the tumors by targeting the abnormal cells. Your healthcare provider will typically use imaging tests like CT scans, MRI scans, and biopsies to properly diagnose a desmoid tumor.

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