Plaque‐Like Myofibroblastic Tumor of Infancy: A New Case Report and Literature Review. Issue 2 (16th December 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Alesini, Francesco; Soda, Giuseppe; Gianno, Francesca; Boscarelli, Alessandro; Cozzi, Denis A.; Bosco, Sandro
• Is Part Of: Pediatric dermatology. Volume 34:Issue 2(2017:Mar./Apr.)
• Page Start: 176
• Page End: 179
• Publication Date: 2016-12-16
• Subjects: Pediatric dermatology -- Periodicals; Children -- Diseases -- Periodicals; 618.925
• DOI: 10.1111/pde.13034
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0736-8046

Abstract

Abstract: Plaque‐like myofibroblastic tumor of infancy is a rare entity, with only a few reports described in the literature. Herein we present a new case of a nodular plaque‐like lesion of the left lower back in an 18‐month‐old boy. The lesion might initially be thought to be a dermatofibroma, but the overall characteristics suggested the diagnosis of plaque‐like myofibroblastic tumor of infancy. We also provide a summary of previous reports in the literature about this exceptional tumor.