Nuchal Fibroma: An Uncommon Neck Mass
Journal Title: Bengal Journal of Otolaryngology and Head Neck Surgery - Year 2018, Vol 26, Issue 1
Abstract
IntroductionNuchal fibroma or collagenosis nuchae is a rare benign tumour. It is a slow growing neoplasia of unknown etiogenesis, asymptomatic and of variegated histology. They are more common in males but our case was a female patient. The presentation may mimic sarcoma at times.Case ReportAn unusual case of a very large neck mass in a 62 years old female patient is reported. The growth involved the dorso-cervical region over a period of approximately 8 years but remained asymptomatic. The mass was excised and post excision histopathology was reported as nuchal fibroma.DiscussionThe case reported is large compared to the usual size of nuchal fibroma. Association with diabetes mellitus and Gardner’s syndrome has been reported in literature. MRI is the imaging of choice to establish the differential diagnosis.
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Soumyajit Das, Subhasish Mukherjee, Barun Sharma, Subash Tamang
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