Fibromatosis colli of infancy: CT and sonographic findings

Fibromatosis colli in a neonate- A case report

“…Histological features include bland-appearing fibroblasts, myofibroblasts and atrophic skeletal muscle along with muscle giant cells and bare nuclei 8 . Fibromatosis colli is self-limiting condition and usually resolves within 4-8 months and requires physiotherapy and neck stretching exercises 9 . Approximately two-third cases regress by the age of 2 years 3 .…”

Fibromatosis Colli: A rare neck mass in infancy

“…Bilateral involvement is rare. In addition to torticollis, patients may present with lytic clavicular lesions, ipsilateral mandibular asymmetry, plagiocephaly, occipital condyle asymmetry, elevation of the ipsilateral clavicle and shoulder, facial deformities and postural cervicothoracic scoliosis [1][2][3][4].…”

“…It is the most frequent cause of congenital torticolis. Its etiology is unknown and it is likely related to birth trauma or results from an in utero fetal head position [1][2][3]. Ultrasonography (US) is the imaging method of choice for evaluating congenital neck lesions in children, and the results can often suggest the correct diagnosis.…”

Imaging of superficial and deep fibromatosis

“…L'ecografia è la migliore metodica di studio di I livello in molti casi di fibromatosi infantile (soprattutto profonde) ed in particolare nella fibromatosi colli sia per la sede superficiale della lesione, sia per i bassi costi e la immediata fruibilità della metodica, ma soprattutto per il mancato uso di radiazioni ionizzanti, elemento questo molto importante per l'età dei piccoli pazienti [26,27]. -year-old patient with an extensive palpable mass in the right gluteal region.…”