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Each year, the experienced medical staff at Mayo Clinic treats a wide spectrum of sarcomas, including desmoplastic small round cell tumors (DSRCT). People with DSRCT and their families can expect comprehensive, compassionate care that includes the most recent advances in diagnostic and treatment options. The multidisciplinary team of experts who provide medical care includes medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, orthopedic oncologists (orthopedic surgeons who specialize in bone and soft tissue tumors), plastic surgeons, vascular surgeons and rehabilitation experts.
Mayo Clinic Cancer Center is designated as a comprehensive cancer center by the National Cancer Institute in recognition of its superior depth and breadth of capabilities.
Mayo Clinic uses state-of-the-art technology to provide a timely and accurate cancer diagnosis. New imaging technologies are being developed that promise to provide a sensitive tool to detect tumors at an early stage when treatment may be most successful. Specialists use a wide variety of diagnostic tools to find the answer and begin solving the problem. Read more about diagnosis of desmoplastic small round cell tumors.
Mayo Clinic specialists treat virtually every type of known cancer from the most common to the rarest forms. Innovative treatments and services can facilitate diagnosis, reduce pain, and promote healing. Read more about treatment options for desmoplastic small round cell tumors.
Desmoplastic small round cell tumors, a rare malignant cancer, is a soft tissue sarcoma that usually affects young boys and men and is found most often in the abdomen. Its name means that it is formed by small, round cancer cells surrounded by scarlike tissue. The most common symptoms include abdominal pain, abdominal mass and symptoms of gastrointestinal obstruction.
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