Juvenile Aggressive Fibromatosis – Review Of Literature

Shankar K. A.; Sai Krishna P.; Sudha Jimson; N. Balachander

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Juvenile Aggressive Fibromatosis – Review Of Literature

Volume 8, (october Spl Edition)

Shankar K A¹Sai Krishna P.¹, Sudha Jimson², N. Balachander²

¹Dept of Oral Pathology. Tagore Dental College, Rathnimangalam, Chennai. ²Sudha Jimson, Reader, Dept of Oral Pathology, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, Bharath University, Chennai-600100.

DOI : http://dx.doi.org/10.13005/bpj/671

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ABSTRACT:

Extra abdominal desmoid tumours also called as Aggressive fibromatosis (AF) or Juvenile aggressive fibromatosis (JAF) are rare, benign, slow growing, locally destructive tumours of musculoaponeurotic tissue. They are a type of desmoid tumour with a propensity to occur in the head and neck region and can occur at a young age. Early identification and diagnosis is crucial in management of this condition because of its locally aggressive biological behaviour. This article attempts to better understand this rare pathology with a review on its aetiology, clinical course and treatment options.

KEYWORDS:

desmoid tumours; musculoaponeurotic tissue