Fibromatosis of the head and neck: a challenging lesion

N S Siegel; C R Bradford

doi:10.1067/mhn.2000.107456

Fibromatosis of the head and neck: a challenging lesion

Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2000 Sep;123(3):269-75. doi: 10.1067/mhn.2000.107456.

Authors

N S Siegel¹, C R Bradford

Affiliation

¹ Department of Otology and Laryngology, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School, Boston 02114, USA.

PMID: 10964303
DOI: 10.1067/mhn.2000.107456

Abstract

Fibromatosis is a histologically benign fibrous neoplasm that arises from the musculoaponeurotic tissues of the body. It can have significant morbidity when it occurs in the head and neck region because of the proximity of vital structures. This review article considers the etiology, demographics, pathology, natural history, and various treatment modalities for this lesion. Therapeutic guidelines are provided.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Antineoplastic Agents, Hormonal / therapeutic use
Fibroma / drug therapy
Fibroma / radiotherapy
Fibroma / surgery
Fibroma / therapy*
Head and Neck Neoplasms / drug therapy
Head and Neck Neoplasms / radiotherapy
Head and Neck Neoplasms / surgery
Head and Neck Neoplasms / therapy*
Humans
Radiotherapy Dosage
Tamoxifen / therapeutic use
Treatment Outcome

Substances

Antineoplastic Agents, Hormonal
Tamoxifen