Nuchal-type Fibroma of the Coccyx.
- Author:
Jae Bin SHIN
1
;
Sang Wook SON
;
Il Hwan KIM
Author Information
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords: Coccyx; Nuchal; Nuchal-type fibroma
- MeSH: Adipose Tissue; Coccyx; Collagen; Fibroblasts; Fibroma; Follow-Up Studies; Humans; Nerve Fibers; Recurrence
- From:Annals of Dermatology 2008;20(1):41-44
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
- Abstract: Nuchal-type fibroma is a recently described, rare, tumor-like process of fibrous tissue occurring chiefly in the dorsocervical area. Nuchal-type fibromas in extranuchal locations are morphologically indistinguishable from lesions involving the nuchal region. Histopathologic findings of nuchal-type fibroma are poorly demarcated, dense collagen bundles with sparsely scattered fibroblasts, some interspersed adipose tissue, and entrapped nerve fibers. We report a patient with a mass on the coccyx area, and these were histopathologically consistent with nuchal-type fibroma. This tumor was surgically excised, and no recurrence had been noted during the two year follow-up period.
