Fibromatosis Colli: A case report

Fibromatosis Colli also known as congenital torticollis is a rare cause of benign cervical pseudotumor in neonates, consisting of benign fibrous tissue proliferation within the sternocleidomastoid muscle, resulting in a fusiform enlargement. The cause of fibrosis is unknown; however it could be link...

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Veröffentlicht in:Radiology case reports 2022-03, Vol.17 (3), p.693-695
Hauptverfasser: Nasri, Siham, Afilal, Ihssane, Missaoui, Zakariae, Aggari, Hanane El, Kamaoui, Imane, Aichouni, Narjiss, Skiker, Imane
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Zusammenfassung:Fibromatosis Colli also known as congenital torticollis is a rare cause of benign cervical pseudotumor in neonates, consisting of benign fibrous tissue proliferation within the sternocleidomastoid muscle, resulting in a fusiform enlargement. The cause of fibrosis is unknown; however it could be linked to trauma during pregnancy or at the time of birth, resulting in hemorrhage and, subsequently, fibrosis. Ultrasound plays a necessary role in confirming this diagnosis and follow-up. We Report a case of Fibromatosis colli in a four-week old newborn who was diagnosed using ultrasonography and treated with physiotherapy.
ISSN:1930-0433
1930-0433
DOI:10.1016/j.radcr.2021.12.009