Abstract
Desmoid tumors (DTs) are rare fibroblastic proliferations, characterized by infiltrative
growth and a propensity for local recurrence. Traditional strategies such as surgery,
radiotherapy, and chemotherapy are the mainstays of treatment, each with its limitations
and associated risks. The trend in DT management leans toward a “wait-and-see” strategy,
emphasizing active surveillance supported by continuous MRI monitoring. This approach
acknowledges the unpredictable nature of the disease, and a multidisciplinary management
of DT requires a nuanced approach, integrating traditional therapies with emerging
interventional techniques. This review highlights the emerging role of minimally invasive
interventional radiological technologies and discusses interventional radiology techniques,
including chemical, radiofrequency, microwave, cryoablation, and high-intensity focused
ultrasound ablations as well as transarterial embolization.
Keywords
desmoid tumor - radiofrequency ablation - microwave ablation - transarterial chemoembolization
- interventional radiology
