A Case of Infantile Fibromatosis of the Infratemporal Fossa

Korean Journal of Head & Neck Oncology 1997;13(2):256-259.
Published online November 30, 1997.

Sang Chui Lim;Sang Chui Lee;Jun Baik;Jae Shik Cho

측두하부와에 발생한 영아섬유종증 1례

임상철;이상철;백준;조재식

Abstract

The fibromatoses are defined as a group of non encapsulated, non metastasizing, fibrous tumors that have a tendency for infiltrative growth and local recurrence following surgical excision and can be divided into fascial and musculoaponeurotic fibromatoses. Infantile fibromatosis is childhood counterpart of musculoaponeurotic fibromatosis and is more common in the head and neck, the shoulder and upper arm and the thigh. Treatment includes excision, radiation, steroid and chemotheraphy, etc. Treatment of choice is complete excision but postoperative deformity and sequelae should be considered. Recently, we have experienced a case of infantile fibromatosis originating from infratemporal fossa and report this case with a review of literatures.

Key Words: Infantile fibromatosis