SOLITARY INFANTILE AND ADULT MYOFIBROMATOSIS OF THE NASAL CAVITY - A REPORT OF 2 CASES

Myofibromatosis is an uncommon, usually cutaneous, condition in which there is a benign proliferation of myofibroblasts. Solitary and multic entric nodular forms with, and without, visceral involvement have been described. Infantile and adult sub-types have been reported, each hav ing distinct clinicopathological features. Presentation in the head an d neck is common. It is frequently misdiagnosed because of its peculia r histological features. The first documented cases of infantile and a dult myofibromatosis involving the nasal cavity are reported.