Diffuse Idiopathic Hyperplasia of the Sternocleidomastoid Muscle in a Child

We describe a case of idiopathic diffuse enlargement of unilateral SCM in a 12-year-old child without any functional compromise or torticollis. The histopathological and clinical characteristics differentiating it from more commonly described sternocleidomastoid tumor or fibromatosis coli are described. We believe this is the first case report of idiopathic hyperplasia of SCM. Ann Saudi Med 2009;29(6): 471-473PMID: 19847086 DOI: 10.4103/0256-4947.57171 
Source: Annals of Saudi Medicine - Category: General Medicine Tags: ISSUE 6 Source Type: research