International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology Extra
Volume 3, Issue 4 , Pages 188-191 , December 2008

Infantile myofibromatosis: Solitary type

  • Senem Çengel

      Affiliations

    • Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Ondokuz Mayis University, School of Medicine, 55139 Samsun, Turkey
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  • H. Alper Şenkal

      Affiliations

    • Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Hacettepe University, School of Medicine, Turkey
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  • Ö. Faruk Ünal

      Affiliations

    • Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Hacettepe University, School of Medicine, Turkey

Received 6 March 2008 ,Revised 3 April 2008 ,Accepted 6 April 2008.

  • Image Result

    MRI scan demonstrates the mass originating from the deep lobe of left parotid gland (A: axial plane; B: coronal plane).

    MRI scan demonstrates the mass originating from the deep lobe of left parotid gland (A: axial plane; B: coronal plane).

  • Image Result

    The mass was dissected from the facial nerve with blunt and sharp dissection.

    The mass was dissected from the facial nerve with blunt and sharp dissection.

  • Image Result

    Histopathological examination revealed spindle-shaped cells with eosinophilic cytoplasm in a loose fibrous stroma containing collagen fibers (H&E stain).;

    Histopathological examination revealed spindle-shaped cells with eosinophilic cytoplasm in a loose fibrous stroma containing collagen fibers (H&E stain).

  • Image Result

    Tumor cells invading vessels in some parts of the lesion.

    Tumor cells invading vessels in some parts of the lesion.

  • Image Result

    Immunohistochemical examination: cells stained for smooth muscle actin.

    Immunohistochemical examination: cells stained for smooth muscle actin.

PII: S1871-4048(08)00029-4

doi: 10.1016/j.pedex.2008.04.002

International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology Extra
Volume 3, Issue 4 , Pages 188-191 , December 2008