Infantile digital fibromatosis

Infantile digital fibromatosis
Synonyms	Reye tumor, inclusion body fibromatosis
Pronounce	N/A
Specialty	N/A
Symptoms	Firm, nodular lesions on fingers or toes
Complications	N/A
Onset	Infancy
Duration	Often resolves spontaneously
Types	N/A
Causes	Unknown
Risks	None identified
Diagnosis	Clinical diagnosis, Histopathology
Differential diagnosis	Juvenile xanthogranuloma, Fibrous hamartoma of infancy, Dermatofibroma
Prevention	N/A
Treatment	Observation, surgical excision if necessary
Medication	N/A
Prognosis	Generally good, may recur
Frequency	Rare
Deaths	N/A

Infantile Digital Fibromatosis (also known as Reye's Syndrome) is a rare benign condition that primarily affects infants and young children. It is characterized by the presence of multiple nodules on the fingers and toes.

Symptoms

The most common symptom of Infantile Digital Fibromatosis is the presence of multiple nodules on the fingers and toes. These nodules are typically painless and do not cause any discomfort to the child. However, in some cases, they may interfere with the normal function of the fingers and toes.

Causes

The exact cause of Infantile Digital Fibromatosis is unknown. However, it is believed to be a result of a mutation in the body's cells that causes them to grow and divide uncontrollably.

Diagnosis

Diagnosis of Infantile Digital Fibromatosis is typically made based on the physical appearance of the nodules. In some cases, a biopsy may be performed to confirm the diagnosis.

Treatment

Treatment for Infantile Digital Fibromatosis typically involves surgical removal of the nodules. However, in some cases, the nodules may recur after surgery.

See Also

• Fibromatosis
• Digital Fibroma
• Reye's Syndrome