Fetal rhabdomyoma of the posterior cervical triangle

Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2001 Oct 19;61(1):77-81. doi: 10.1016/s0165-5876(01)00537-7.

Abstract

Rhabdomyoma is an uncommon benign tumor, with the majority arising from cardiac muscle. Seventy to 90% of extracardiac rhabdomyomas are found in the head and neck region, usually within the upper aerodigestive tract. The case of a 7-month-old boy with an enlarging posterior triangle neck mass found to be fetal rhabdomyoma is presented. This location is quite rare for benign rhabdomyoma, with previous literature search showing overwhelming predilection for the upper aerodigestive tract.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Head and Neck Neoplasms / embryology
  • Head and Neck Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Male
  • Rhabdomyoma / embryology
  • Rhabdomyoma / pathology*