The Desmoid Tumor Research Foundation

November 2013

Aggressive fibromatosis of the head and neck in the pediatric population.

Author Information

Anita Jeyakumar,Hugo StHilaire,Sarah Peña,Todd Brickman

Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Louisiana State University-Health Science Center, 533 Bolivar Street Suite 566, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA.,Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Louisiana State University-Health Science Center, 533 Bolivar Street Suite 566, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA. Electronic address:ajeyak@lsuhsc.edu.,Department of Plastic Surgery, Louisiana State University-Health Science Center, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA.

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Summary

Aggressive fibromatosis, previously referred to as desmoid tumor, is a rare tumor. It is classified as benign, however, has a high potential for local invasion and recurrence. It is most commonly found in the abdomen, with an origin in the head and neck accounting for less than a quarter of the total cases.

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