Fibromatosis Colli in a Neonate: A Case Report and Review

Fibromatosis Colli, also referred to as congenital torticollis, is a rare condition observed in neonates, characterized by the development of a benign cervical pseudotumor. This pseudotumor arises due to the proliferation of benign brous tissue within the sternocleidomastoid muscle, leading to a distinctive fusiform enlargement. Although the precise cause of this brosis remains unclear, there is speculation that it may be associated with prenatal or perinatal trauma, potentially leading to hemorrhage and subsequent brotic changes. The utilization of ultrasound is of paramount importance in conrming the diagnosis of bromatosis colli and for monitoring the condition's progression over time. We hereby present a case involving a 12-week-old new-born who was diagnosed with bromatosis colli through ultrasonography later conrmed by biopsy. Initially, the primary mode of treatment involved physiotherapy. However, as the condition persisted, a lateral surgical exploration was deemed necessary. In conclusion, bromatosis colli, though rare, warrants early diagnosis and appropriate management. Ultrasonography serves as a valuable tool in both conrming the diagnosis and guiding treatment decisions. In this particular case, physiotherapy was the initial approach, and when required, surgical intervention was subsequently pursued.