title: Fibromatosis of the head and neck: a challenging lesion.
abstract: Fibromatosis is a histologically benign fibrous neoplasm that arises from the musculoaponeurotic tissues of the body. It can have significant morbidity when it occurs in the head and neck region because of the proximity of vital structures. This review article considers the etiology, demographics, pathology, natural history, and various treatment modalities for this lesion. Therapeutic guidelines are provided.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otology and Laryngology, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School, Boston 02114, USA.
authors.forename: N S
authors.initials: NS
authors.lastname: Siegel
authors.forename: C R
authors.initials: CR
authors.lastname: Bradford
mesh_terms: D018931:Antineoplastic Agents, Hormonal / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005350:Fibroma / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000532:radiotherapy / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*; D006258:Head and Neck Neoplasms / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000532:radiotherapy / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D011879:Radiotherapy Dosage; D013629:Tamoxifen / Q000627:therapeutic use; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D018931:Antineoplastic Agents, Hormonal; D013629:Tamoxifen