noun
- Plural of desmoid; benign fibrous tumors that arise from connective tissue, often occurring in the abdomen or extremities.
Usage: medical/pathology term; also called desmoid tumors or desmoid fibromatosis
Examples
- The patient was diagnosed with multiple desmoids in the abdominal wall.
- Desmoids are typically slow-growing and benign, though they can be locally aggressive.
- Surgical removal is often recommended for desmoids that cause pain or functional impairment.
- Some desmoids may regress spontaneously without treatment.
- The radiologist identified several desmoids on the MRI scan.