Desmoid tumor CT

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Faizan Sheraz, M.D. [2]

CT

most desmoid tumors are well circumscribed masses, although in some cases they may appear more aggressive with ill-defined margins most are relatively homogeneously or focally hyperattenuating when compared to soft tissue on the non-contrast scan. most will demonstrate enhancement following administration of intravenous contrast. <gallery>Rectus-abdominis-muscle-desmoid-tumour.jpg | Desmoid tumor of rectus abdominis muscle