Multiple nuchal fibromas in a 2-year-old without Gardner syndrome

Keith G. Leblanc, Morgan Wenner, Loretta S. Davis

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Abstract

Nuchal fibromas, uncommon benign soft tissue tumors typically arising along the posterior neck, are often associated with Gardner syndrome (GS). These tumors have rarely been reported in association with scleroderma or as secondary to trauma and diabetes. Nuchal fibromas not associated with GS have been described predominantly in men aged 30 to 50. We report a 2-year-old African American girl with multiple nuchal fibromas along the posterior aspect of her neck and upper back. Retinal examination showed no signs of congenital hypertrophy of the retinal pigment epithelium, and genetic testing for the adenomatous polyposis coli gene mutation seen in GS was negative.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)695-696
Number of pages2
JournalPediatric dermatology
Volume28
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 2011

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
  • Dermatology

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