Nuchal fibroma
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A nuchal fibroma
is a rare benign mass consisting of dense, hypocellular bundles of collagenous tissue with entrapped adipocytes and increased numbers of small nerves. It most commonly occurs on the posterior neck (hence the term nuchal), but also occurs in other locations.
Identical lesions are seen in Gardner's syndrome
and are then called Gardner fibromas. They typically occur in multiple locations and may be the first manifestation of the disease. Lesions may be more cellular than traditional nuchal fibroma without a lobular growth pattern.
Fibroma
Fibromas are benign tumors that are composed of fibrous or connective tissue. They can grow in all organs, arising from mesenchyme tissue. The term "fibroblastic" or "fibromatous" is used to describe tumors of the fibrous connective tissue...
is a rare benign mass consisting of dense, hypocellular bundles of collagenous tissue with entrapped adipocytes and increased numbers of small nerves. It most commonly occurs on the posterior neck (hence the term nuchal), but also occurs in other locations.
Identical lesions are seen in Gardner's syndrome
Gardner's syndrome
Gardner syndrome, also known as familial colorectal polyposis, is an autosomal dominant form of polyposis characterized by the presence of multiple polyps in the colon together with tumors outside the colon...
and are then called Gardner fibromas. They typically occur in multiple locations and may be the first manifestation of the disease. Lesions may be more cellular than traditional nuchal fibroma without a lobular growth pattern.