Fibromatosis colliM72.8

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Synonym(s)

Muscular torticollis; Wryneck more muscular

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Fibrosis of the lower third of the sternocleidomastoid muscle with resulting head squint in infants. S.a.u. cutaneous fibromatosis.

EtiopathogenesisThis section has been translated automatically.

Ischemic damage due to intrauterine malposition or hematoma formation due to birth trauma are discussed.

ManifestationThis section has been translated automatically.

Occurring from birth or in the first months of life.

Clinical featuresThis section has been translated automatically.

Tilt the head towards the affected side and turn it towards the opposite side. Thick, mostly indolent, clearly palpable swelling in the area of the sternocleidomastoid muscle.

Differential diagnosisThis section has been translated automatically.

Bones, ophthalmologically or neurologically caused torticollis.

TherapyThis section has been translated automatically.

Early starting physiotherapy.

Progression/forecastThis section has been translated automatically.

Good with timely therapy. Fibrosis may regress.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer