Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3133409 | International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery | 2011 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Infantile fibromatosis is a benign tumour that consists of dense masses of fibroblasts and myofibroblasts with marked collagen production. Although it is a nonmetastasising tumour, it has significant potential for local invasion and recurrence and may be fatal because of its size and location. The authors report an unusual case of infantile fibromatosis of the cheek in an 8-month-old boy, present since birth. The patient underwent surgical treatment with tumour-free margins and the 6-month follow-up revealed no signs of recurrence. Infantile fibromatosis of the cheek is a very rare condition at this location, especially congenital cases. It should be considered in the differential diagnosis of congenital lesions in childhood.
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Authors
H.A.R. Pontes, F.S.C. Pontes, B.T.C. e Silva, A.M.B. Kato, B.S. de Freitas Silva,