Fibromatosis colli

Case contributed by Rupesh Namdev
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Infant with lump in the neck.

Patient Data

Age: 2 months
Gender: Male

HRSG

ultrasound

Fusiform focal thickening of sternocleidomastoid muscle, maintaining the fibrillar structure.

Case Discussion

Fibromatosis colli is a rare form of infantile fibromatosis that occurs within the sternocleidomastoid muscle.  It is a benign cause for a 'lump' in the neck in the newborn and infant.  It is classically associated with a traumatic or assisted delivery.

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