Abstract
Fibromatosis colli (FC) a benign spindle cell proliferation of sternocleidomastoid muscles in neck presented during neonatal age group probably due to obstetrical trauma and should differentiated from other benign and neoplastic conditions because of conservative treatment of such entity. Cytological evaluation by fine needle aspiration cytology is safe non-invasive diagnostic tool to avoid surgical intervention in neonates as well as exclusion of malignancy.International Journal of Human and Health Sciences Vol. 05 No. 02 April’21 Page: 258-260
Highlights
Fibromatosis colli (FC) of sternocleidomastoid muscle in infant is a benign spindle cell lesion was first described as “sternomastoid tumor torticollis” in German literature in 1812 by Hulbert[1] with prevalence of 0.4%of live births[2]
Lesion usually presented as congenital torticollis[4] and needs to be differentiated from other congenital, benign and neoplastic mass in anatomical site and age group
Physical examination, ultrasonography and CT scan study are very useful in the diagnosis of such case
Summary
Fibromatosis colli (FC) of sternocleidomastoid muscle in infant is a benign spindle cell lesion was first described as “sternomastoid tumor torticollis” in German literature in 1812 by Hulbert[1] with prevalence of 0.4%of live births[2]. Various obstetric traumas similar to the presenting case[3]. Lesion usually presented as congenital torticollis[4] and needs to be differentiated from other congenital, benign and neoplastic mass in anatomical site and age group. Differential diagnosis includes branchial cyst, thyroglossal cyst, lymphatic cyst, tuberculosis and malignant lesions like rhabdomyosarcoma, lymphoma[5].
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