Desmoid Tumors — Microlearning Activity 2 with Dr Ravin Ratan
Research To Practice | Oncology Videos · Dr. Neil Love
April 7, 202628m 15s
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Show Notes
Featuring an interview with Dr Ravin Ratan, including the following topics:
- Case: A woman in her early 40s who develops intense nausea and vomiting and is diagnosed with a pelvic desmoid tumor elects surveillance and experiences spontaneous regression of the tumor (0:00)
- Case: A woman in her late 30s with a painful desmoid tumor in the right pelvic wall receives cryoablation because of concerns about ovarian function (6:49)
- Case: A woman in her early 40s with breast implants and multiple resections of breast desmoid tumors receives nirogacestat for 2 years with positive response but develops mucositis and Grade 1 asthenia and stops treatment (14:10)
- Case: A woman in her mid 30s with a history of gastric sleeve and endometriosis presents with a painful desmoid tumor in the left upper quadrant, receives nirogacestat with headaches and gastrointestinal symptoms that improve over time and experiences a decrease in tumor size (21:27)