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==Epidemiology and Demographics==
==Epidemiology and Demographics==
They are rare tumors, thought to account for only ~0.03% of all neoplasms 6. Desmoid tumours are found in all age groups but are most frequently encountered between 20 and 40 years of age. They are seen more in women (2:1). They are rare lesions with an estimated incidence of 3 or 4 new cases per million population per year.
They are rare tumors, thought to account for only ~0.03% of all neoplasms. Desmoid tumours are found in all age groups but are most frequently encountered between 20 and 40 years of age. They are seen more in women (2:1). They are rare lesions with an estimated incidence of 3 or 4 new cases per million population per year.
<ref>Dr Tim Luijkx and Radswiki et al.Radiopaedia 2015.http://radiopaedia.org/articles/desmoid-tumour</ref>
<ref>Dr Tim Luijkx and Radswiki et al.Radiopaedia 2015.http://radiopaedia.org/articles/desmoid-tumour</ref>


==Reference==
==Reference==

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Epidemiology and Demographics

They are rare tumors, thought to account for only ~0.03% of all neoplasms. Desmoid tumours are found in all age groups but are most frequently encountered between 20 and 40 years of age. They are seen more in women (2:1). They are rare lesions with an estimated incidence of 3 or 4 new cases per million population per year. [1]

Reference

  1. Dr Tim Luijkx and Radswiki et al.Radiopaedia 2015.http://radiopaedia.org/articles/desmoid-tumour

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