Nuchal-type fibroma of the coccyx

Jae Bin Shin, Sang Wook Son, Il Hwan Kim

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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.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)41-44
Number of pages4
JournalAnnals of Dermatology
Volume20
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2008

Keywords

  • Coccyx
  • Nuchal
  • Nuchal-type fibroma

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Dermatology

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