Fibrous hamartoma of infancy presenting as a perspiring neck mass.
An unusual case of fibrous hamartoma of infancy is reported. This lesion presented as a gradually enlarging, perspiring left neck mass in an eight month old male. Histologic examination revealed the characteristic features of this entity, with the additional finding of eccrine gland hyperplasia. In a review of the literature, we found no other reports of this unique histologic finding or clinical presentation.
Weinberger
M S
MS
Department of Pediatric Otolaryngology, Children's Hospital and Health Center, San Diego, CA.
Pransky
S M
SM
Krous
H F
HF
D006222:Hamartoma / Q000473:pathology*; D006258:Head and Neck Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D013546:Sweating