A case of infantile digital fibromatosis with associated thoracic abnormalities

Atabey A., Barutçu A., Canda T., Özaksoy D.

European Journal of Plastic Surgery, vol.16, pp.239-241, 1993 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 16
  • Publication Date: 1993
  • Doi Number: 10.1007/bf00175695
  • Journal Name: European Journal of Plastic Surgery
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.239-241
  • Keywords: Connective tissue, Hand abnormalities, Neoplasm, Thorax abnormalities
  • Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

An adult case of infantile digital fibromatosis is presented; there were associated thoracic abnormalities; this has not been previously reported. Infantile digital fibromatosis ( =infantile dermal fibromatosis, recurring digital fibrous tumor) is a distinctive fibrous tumor of infancy which affects the fingers and toes. This disease is usually diagnosed during the first year of life. © 1993 Springer-Verlag.