Aggressive Fibromatosis of Neck and Superior Mediastinum: A Case Report
Cheerasook Chongkolwatana, MD 1 , Siriporn Limviriyakul MD 1 , Worawong Slisatkorn MD 2 , Warut Pongsapich, MD 1
Affiliation : 1 Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand 2 Division of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
Background : Aggressive fibromatosis is rare in the neck and superior mediastinal area
Conclusion : Aggressive fibromatosis of head and neck is a challenging lesion due to its infiltrative nature, high propencity to recur
and proximity to vital structures. Surgery should be well-planned using imaging and multidisciplinary approaches.
Keywords : Thailand, aggressive fibromatosis, desmoid, tracheal compression, mediastinum
