FIBROMATOSIS OF THE MANDIBLE - CASE-REPORT AND REVIEW OF PREVIOUS PUBLICATIONS

The term 'fibromatosis' is used to denote two main pathological entiti es: juvenile fibromatosis and adult fibromatosis. It is also possible to distinguish between superficial fibromatosis of the aponeurosis and deep fibromatosis of the muscle-aponeurosis. Histopathological findin gs have indicated that fibromatosis is an invasive neoformation of fib romatous connective tissue involving adjacent structures. It does not metastasize, though recurrence rates vary. Treatment is based on eithe r excision of the mass, or radiotherapy and chemotherapy if the condit ion is inoperable. We describe a case of fibromatosis of the mandible in a young girl. The growth was excised completely and she was still d isease-free four years later.