Infantile myofibromatosis: A benign fibrous tumor that usually occurs in children or infants. The tumor is not cancerous but the location and size of the tumor can cause problems and even death in some cases if certain organs are involved. Tumors can occur in the skin, muscle, internal organs and bone. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Infantile myofibromatosis is available below.
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Prognosis for Infantile myofibromatosis: spontaneous regression, reoccurrence after excision and rarely, death in cases of organ involvement are all possible
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Ophanet, a consortium of European partners,
currently defines a condition rare when it affects 1 person per 2,000.
They list Infantile myofibromatosis as a "rare disease".
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