In:
Philippine Journal of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Philippine Society of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Inc. (PSO-HNS), Vol. 26, No. 1 ( 2011-06-27), p. 39-41
Abstract:
Objective: To describe a rare case of lipofibromatosis presenting as a head and neck mass in a 6-year-old child. Method: Design: Case Report Setting: Tertiary Public General Hospital Patient: One Result: A six-year-old male child admitted with a large right head and neck region mass underwent complete excision of a possible soft tissue neoplasm following investigations which included Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology, Ultrasonography and Computed Tomography. Histopathological examination yielded lipofibromatosis, a very rare lesion with a distinctive fibrofatty pattern. The patient was well with no recurrence after three months of follow up. Conclusion: Although lipofibromatosis is a rare lesion in children and has a predilection for distal extremities, it may also present as a mass in the head and neck area. Complete surgical excision is feasible and is the only treatment option available for this rare lesion Keywords: lipofibromatosis
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
2094-1501
,
1908-4889
DOI:
10.32412/pjohns.v26i1.605
Language:
Unknown
Publisher:
Philippine Society of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Inc. (PSO-HNS)
Publication Date:
2011
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