Journal of pediatric hematology/oncology
-
J. Pediatr. Hematol. Oncol. · Jul 1998
Review Case ReportsSpinal canal involvement in infantile myofibromatosis: case report and review of the literature.
An unusual case of infantile myofibromatosis with spinal canal involvement is reported and the literature is reviewed. ⋯ Only six cases of infantile myofibromatosis associated with spinal canal involvement have been reported. Three patients with flaccid paresis of extremities and respiratory distress died in the newborn period. The other three patients showed improvement of the paresis. The prognosis of infantile myofibromatosis without visceral complication is generally good, but neurologic impairment may occur at birth if the spinal cord is compressed.