Desmoid tumor historical perspective

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

Overview

The term "desmoid", origniates from a Greek word "desmos" meaning band or tendon-like, was first applied to tumors having tendon-like consistency in 1800s.

Historical Perspective

• "Desmoid" term originates from a Greek word "desmos" which means band or tendon-like
• In 1800s, the term "desmoid" was first applied to describe the tumors having a tendon-like consistency