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Intracranial infantile myofibromatosis with intraparenchymal involvement
Stuart S Kaplan1, Jeffrey G Ojemann, Dorothy K Grange
1Department of Neurological Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine and St. Louis Children's Hospital, One Children's Place, Suite 4S20, St. Louis, MO 63110, USA.
Insights
Infantile myofibromatosis, a rare fibrous tumor in infants, can affect the brain. This case highlights the successful surgical removal of an intraparenchymal infantile myofibroma in the posterior fossa.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Neurosurgery
- Pediatric Oncology
- Developmental Biology
Background:
- Infantile myofibromatosis is the most common fibrous tumor in infants and young children.
- Intracranial involvement is uncommon, typically involving the skull or dura.
- Intraparenchymal lesions are exceptionally rare.
Observation:
- A 19-month-old girl diagnosed with infantile myofibromatosis presented with an incidentally discovered, enlarging, calcified posterior fossa mass.
- The mass was located within the brain parenchyma.
Findings:
- Surgical resection via suboccipital craniotomy was performed.
- This represents the first documented case of surgical removal of an intraparenchymal infantile myofibroma.
Implications:
- This case expands the understanding of infantile myofibromatosis presentation and management.
- Highlights the importance of considering intraparenchymal lesions in the differential diagnosis of posterior fossa masses in infants.
- Demonstrates the feasibility and success of surgical intervention for intraparenchymal infantile myofibromas.
Abstract:
Infantile myofibromatosis is the most common fibrous disorder of infancy and early childhood. Intracranial involvement is rare, with the majority of lesions being localized to the skull or dura with variable intracranial extension. We present the case of a 19-month-old girl with infantile myofibromatosis and an incidentally discovered, enlarging, calcified, posterior fossa mass. The patient underwent suboccipital craniotomy and resection of the lesion. This is the first report of the surgical removal of an intraparenchymal infantile myofibroma.