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Infantile myofibromatosis: a solitary lesion involving the upper lip.
- Source :
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Annals of plastic surgery [Ann Plast Surg] 1997 Dec; Vol. 39 (6), pp. 624-7. - Publication Year :
- 1997
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Abstract
- Infantile myofibromatosis is a rare disease characterized by myofibroblastic proliferation, and typically occurs in early infancy. There is a wide spectrum of clinical presentation, which may involve various kinds of tissues in the body. Skin and subcutaneous lesions were the types of tissue most often seen. Although a multicentric form may behave aggressively, a solitary form of the tumor is benign with the possibility of spontaneous regression. Conservative management is justified after proper pathological diagnosis if the tumor involves an aesthetically important area. A case of solitary infantile myofibromatosis involving the upper lip is presented. Partial excision for biopsy was performed and long-term observation was undertaken. The tumor disappeared 3 years postoperatively.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0148-7043
- Volume :
- 39
- Issue :
- 6
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Annals of plastic surgery
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 9418923