title: [Recurrent infantile digital fibromatosis].
abstract: In reflection of a current case, the latest literature concerning recurring infantile digital fibromatosis (Reye's tumour) are summed up. It is a non-malignant, rarely encountered tumour observed in children, appearing on the hands and feet. The tumour is almost exclusively diagnosed before the age of three. The etiology is unknown. Approximately 100 cases have been reported in the literature. Eosinophilic inclusion bodies near the nucleus of the tumourcells are pathognomonic. According to the latest literature, the content of the inclusions is mostly actin filaments between which the formed elements of the cell are entrapped. Previous treatment was repeated excision of the recurring tumours, until spontaneous cessation of disease activity. According to the latest literature, a more conservative treatment is recommended, because the fibromas often regress spontaneously over few years. Therefore surgical treatment is only needed in rare cases with aggressive or uncontrollable growth of the fibromas.
authors.affiliation: Ortopaedkirurgisk afdeling, Centralsygehuset i Naestved.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Werther
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Seiersen
mesh_terms: D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D005350:Fibroma / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D005385:Fingers; D006801:Humans; D009364:Neoplasm Recurrence, Local
vernacular_title: Recidiverende infantil digital fibromatose.