Infantile digital fibromatosis
Infantile Digital Fibromatosis (pronunciation: in-fan-tile dij-i-tal fi-bro-ma-to-sis) is a rare benign tumor that primarily affects infants and young children. It is also known as Reye's Tumor or Inclusion Body Fibromatosis.
Etymology
The term "Infantile Digital Fibromatosis" is derived from the Latin words "infans" (infant), "digitus" (finger), and "fibroma" (fibrous tumor). The term "fibromatosis" refers to the overgrowth of fibrous tissue.
Definition
Infantile Digital Fibromatosis is a condition characterized by the development of nodules on the fingers and toes of infants and young children. These nodules are non-cancerous but can cause deformity and functional impairment if they grow large.
Symptoms
The primary symptom of Infantile Digital Fibromatosis is the presence of firm, reddish nodules on the digits. These nodules are typically painless and do not cause any discomfort to the child. However, in some cases, they can interfere with the normal functioning of the fingers and toes.
Diagnosis
Diagnosis of Infantile Digital Fibromatosis is typically made based on the clinical presentation and histological examination of the nodules. The nodules show characteristic inclusion bodies on histological examination.
Treatment
Treatment of Infantile Digital Fibromatosis primarily involves surgical removal of the nodules. However, in some cases, the nodules may recur after surgery. Other treatment options include cryotherapy and chemotherapy.
Prognosis
The prognosis for Infantile Digital Fibromatosis is generally good. The nodules are benign and do not spread to other parts of the body. However, they can cause deformity and functional impairment if they grow large.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Infantile digital fibromatosis
- Wikipedia's article - Infantile digital fibromatosis
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