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Aggressive Fibromatosis of the Neck in Two Brothers: Diagnostic and Therapeutic Implications.

Authors :
Ludemann, Jeffrey P.
Hughes, C. Anthony
Bouzokis, James
Maddalozzo, John
Goldman, Stewart
Source :
Journal of Otolaryngology. Sep/Oct1999, Vol. 28 Issue 5, p288. 5p.
Publication Year :
1999

Abstract

Presents a case of advanced cervical aggressive fibromatosis (AF) arising in two brothers under four years of age. Multiple recurrences of the disease; Discovery of unresectable AF in the younger brother; Encouraging results of a trial of tamoxifen and ibuprofen in both brothers; Description of AF as a rare mesenchymal neoplasm of the head and neck.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
03816605
Volume :
28
Issue :
5
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of Otolaryngology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
5350596