Tumefactive fibroinflammatory lesions of the head and neck.
Tumefactive fibroinflammatory lesions of the head and neck are idiopathic, histologically benign, tumor-forming lesions that clinically stimulate malignancies. Their histopathologic appearance is nearly identical to that of fibrosclerotic lesions of the mediastinum and retroperitoneum and Riedel's thyroiditis, and in some cases, a congeneric (periarteritis) origin is postulated. There is no optimum treatment, and recurrence and persistence are common. The suggested initial treatment is corticosteroid administration.
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Department of Head and Neck Surgery, University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston 77030.
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D000328:Adult; D003238:Connective Tissue / Q000473:pathology*; D003240:Connective Tissue Diseases / Q000473:pathology*; D005355:Fibrosis; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009135:Muscular Diseases / Q000473:pathology*; D009334:Neck Muscles / Q000473:pathology*; D012598:Sclerosis