Fibromatosis of the head and neck region

OBJECTIVE: Five cases of head and neck fibromatosis were analyzed. The imag ing and pathologic findings, surgical management, and clinical outcome were discussed. STUDY DESIGN AND SETTING: A retrospective study of 5 adult head and neck fi bromatosis cases, evaluating long-term follow-up results of conservative tr eatment. RESULTS: The 5 patients (2 male and 3 female) ranged in age from 16 to 51 y ears. The lesion size ranged from 1 to 8 cm. Four cases had limited surgica l resection; 1 case was followed only. One of the surgically treated cases had a recurrence that was irradiated. All patients were well for a follow-u p period of 2 to 8 years. CONCLUSION: Aggressive excision of head and neck fibromatosis cannot be ach ieved easily. Vigilant follow-up with or without conservative surgical exci sion achieves good disease control. Low dose radiotherapy can be used for i noperable cases. SIGNIFICANCE: Judicious conservative treatment should be attempted for head and neck fibromatosis to achieve optimal functional preservation.