Infantile Myofibromatosis: An Unusual Presentation and a Review of the Literature

Thunnissen B. T. M., Box N., Rövekamp M., Beek F., van Gorp J.

European Journal of Pediatric Surgery, vol.3, no.3, pp.179-181, 1993 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 3 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 1993
  • Doi Number: 10.1055/s-2008-1063539
  • Journal Name: European Journal of Pediatric Surgery
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.179-181
  • Keywords: INFANTILE MYOFIBROMATOSIS, PELVIC TUMOR, CONGENITAL GENERALIZED FIBROMATOSIS
  • Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

An infant with an unusual presentation of Infantile Myofibromatosis (IM) is presented. Massive involvement of the pelvic region complicated the delivery and precluded meaningful therapy. The literature is reviewed. © 1993, Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart, New York. All rights reserved.