Directory of Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumor Resources

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A rare, aggressive sarcoma that often develops in the abdominal cavity, although it can also arise elsewhere. The disease commonly affects adolescents and young adults, mostly male. It's name means that it is formed by small, round cancer cells surrounded by scar-like tissue.

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Resources in This Category

• AJR Online: Report of CT Findings in 11 Affected Children and Young Adults

  http://www.ajronline.org/cgi/content/full/184/6/1910
  Report about DSRCT includes common location of tumors, appearance, differentials, images, discussion and study results.

• Bioline: DSRCT - Extra Abdominal and Abdominal Presentations

  http://www.bioline.org.br/request?cn05015
  Discussion about unusual presentation of the disease, possible markers, and the results of treatment.

• Cytojournal: Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumour

  http://www.cytojournal.com/content/2/1/6
  Provides information about the cytological and immunocytochemical features of the tumour. Includes pictures, abstract, introduction, materials used, results, and discussion.

• JCO: Unusual Abdominal Tumors

  http://www.jco.org/cgi/content/full/21/5/951
  Includes brief overview of disease, prognosis, and images of the tumor.

• PubMed: Results of Multimodal Treatment for Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumors

  http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15868593?dopt=Abstract
  Article examined aggressive treatment of 66 patients with disease, includes results of study and conclusion. Full article available with subscription.

• Radiology: Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumor of the Abdomen

  http://radiology.rsna.org/content/210/3/633.full
  Provides information about gastrointestinal imaging for tumor. Includes abstract, methods, results, discussion, and images.

• The Doctors Doctor: Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumor

  http://www.thedoctorsdoctor.com/diseases/desmoplastic_srbct.htm
  Description of disease, clinical reports, histogolical types, differential diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment.

• Wiki: DSRCT

  http://scratchpad.wikia.com/wiki/DSRCT
  Collaborative resource for patients with this disease, includes charts, medical facilities, oncologists, treatments, groupings, and lists.

• Yahoo Group: Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumor

  http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/DSRCT/
  Provides support and shares information about disease and treatment options.

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