Solitary infantile myofibroma compromising the airway

Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2004 Dec;68(12):1533-7. doi: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2004.04.035.

Abstract

Infantile myofibromatosis is an uncommon and benign condition presenting in the neonatal period. It is self-limiting disease that may present as a localised or generalised process. Various examples of this entity have been reported in the literature. This report describes a neonate with a rapidly growing oropharyngeal lesion obstructing the airway that had the typical histological features of an infantile myofibroma. This case report highlights that a solitary myofibroma may be incredibly extensive making complete excision impossible and can be particularly challenging to manage in terms of airway stabilisation.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Airway Obstruction / etiology*
  • Antineoplastic Agents, Phytogenic / therapeutic use
  • Bronchoscopes
  • Dactinomycin / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Infant, Premature
  • Laryngoscopes
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male
  • Myofibroma / complications*
  • Myofibroma / drug therapy
  • Myofibroma / surgery
  • Otorhinolaryngologic Surgical Procedures
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Vincristine / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Antineoplastic Agents, Phytogenic
  • Dactinomycin
  • Vincristine