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Fibrous tissue tumours.

Y Hayashi¹, L Spitz, E Kiely

¹Hospital for Sick Children, London, UK.

Progress in Pediatric Surgery

|January 1, 1989

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Fibrous tissue tumors in children are often diagnosed early, with a high recurrence rate of 48% after surgical removal. Complete excision was achieved in most cases, but vigilance for recurrence is crucial.

Area of Science:

Pediatric Oncology
Surgical Pathology

Background:

This study reviews 33 pediatric cases of fibrous tissue tumors treated between 1970 and 1984.
Fibrous tissue tumors can present from birth, with a significant portion diagnosed within the first year of life.

Observation:

Lesions were distributed across extremities, head and neck, trunk, and thoracic/abdominal cavities.
Seven tumors were histologically classified as sarcomas, indicating malignant potential.
Complete surgical excision was feasible in 28 patients, with some receiving neoadjuvant therapy.

Findings:

Two patient deaths occurred, one associated with a pelvic tumor and another with a cardiac fibroma.
Recurrence was observed in 14 patients (48%), with nine experiencing multiple recurrences.
The average time to recurrence was 13.8 months post-treatment.

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Implications:

Early diagnosis and complete surgical resection are vital for managing pediatric fibrous tissue tumors.
The high recurrence rate necessitates long-term patient follow-up and monitoring.
Understanding tumor distribution and potential for malignancy aids in treatment planning and prognosis.