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Infantile Myofibromatosis of the Femoral Neck: A Case Report
Ashlynn Gunderson1, Vivek M Abraham2, Alexander D Li2
1Howard University College of Medicine, Washington, DC.
Insights
A rare infantile myofibroma in the femoral neck was successfully treated with surgical stabilization. This case highlights the effectiveness of operative intervention for this pediatric bone tumor, ensuring normal development.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Orthopedics
- Pediatric Oncology
- Skeletal Dysplasias
Background:
- Infantile myofibromas are rare benign tumors that can occur in bone.
- A solitary infantile myofibroma in the femoral neck is an exceptionally rare presentation.
- Developmental dysplasia of the hip and breech presentation are common pediatric orthopedic conditions.
Case:
A 15-month-old boy who was being followed for developmental dysplasia of the hip because of breech presentation was discovered to have a solitary infantile myofibroma in the left femoral neck. The patient was avoiding weight-bearing on the affected extremity; thus, stabilization of the femoral neck was performed using a proximal femur locking plate. Postoperatively, he achieved all gross motor developmental milestones.
Conclusion:
This report is the first to describe a solitary infantile myofibroma in the femoral neck and demonstrates the utility of operative stabilization of these lesions.
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