Patient's question:
My brother's baby has been very healthy since birth. Recently, the family noticed redness and swelling on his upper arm and neck, especially on his scapula, which was particularly severe. We took him to the hospital for a check-up. They said it was diffuse infantile fibromatosis. Can he eat honey?Doctor's answer:
The etiology of infantile infiltrating fibromatosis remains unclear. The pathogenesis is still not well understood. It is most common in newborns or infants under 1 year old. It is often located on the upper arm, legs, and trunk. It frequently recurs locally but does not metastasize. Based on clinical manifestations, the characteristic features of skin lesions and histopathological features can be diagnosed. Treatment is typically performed through surgical intervention. Currently, there are no preventive methods for fibromatosis. Regular follow-up examinations are the only option for those actively treated.