Management of Recurrent Fibromatosis Colli with Innervated Vastus Lateralis Free Flap

Laryngoscope. 2023 Aug;133(8):2025-2028. doi: 10.1002/lary.30621. Epub 2023 Feb 21.

Abstract

Fibromatosis colli (FC) is a fibroblastic contracture of the sternocleidomastoid muscle, often presenting as a neck mass and torticollis. The vast majority of cases resolve with conservative measures; for persistent disease, surgical tenotomy is offered. This is a case of a 4-year-old patient with large FC who failed conservative treatment as well as surgical release and ultimately underwent complete excision and reconstruction with innervated vastus lateralis free flap. We describe a novel application of this free flap for a difficult clinical scenario. Laryngoscope, 133:2025-2028, 2023.

Keywords: facial plastics/reconstructive surgery; head and neck (benign); microvascular reconstruction; pediatric general; pediatrics; reconstructive surgery.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Child, Preschool
  • Fibroblasts
  • Fibroma*
  • Free Tissue Flaps*
  • Humans
  • Neck Muscles
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures*