Overview
This infographic highlights a rare case of pediatric Desmoid-type fibromatosis (DTF) presenting as a progressively enlarging left submandibular mass in a 2-year-old male.
Findings
While DTF is already an extremely rare condition, only 10-25% of cases occur in the head and neck region.
Our paper explores this diagnostic pathway, successful surgical excision, and a review of 7 similar reported cases. Ultimately, it underscores why accurate diagnosis is vital to prevent unnecessary interventions and complications in complex pediatric head and neck regions.
Our paper explores this diagnostic pathway, successful surgical excision, and a review of 7 similar reported cases. Ultimately, it underscores why accurate diagnosis is vital to prevent unnecessary interventions and complications in complex pediatric head and neck regions.