Congenital-Infantile Fibrosarcoma

Diseases & Conditions

Cancer & Benign Tumors

Contributed byKrish Tangella MD, MBAMar 25, 2018

The topic Congenital-Infantile Fibrosarcoma you are seeking is a synonym, or alternative name, or is closely related to the medical condition Infantile Fibrosarcoma.

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Infantile Fibrosarcoma (IFS) is a malignant tumor of infancy that is typically seen in children below age 1. It is an aggressive and rapidly developing tumor that can grow to large sizes
There are no identified risk factors for Infantile Fibrosarcoma, but the cause is associated with genetic aberrations. Specifically, the presence of ETV6 and NTRK3 gene fusion is characteristic of IFS
The most common site of the tumor is the arms and legs followed by the trunk. Large Infantile Fibrosarcomas can cause skin ulceration, apart from anemia due to hemorrhaging/bleeding of the tumor
The treatment of Infantile Fibrosarcoma may include a combination of surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy, based on the assessment by the healthcare provider
With appropriate early treatment, the prognosis of Infantile Fibrosarcoma is generally good. However, the prognosis is dependent upon a set of factors that includes the size and location of the tumor, the organs affected, etc.

Please find comprehensive information on Infantile Fibrosarcoma regarding definition, distribution, risk factors, causes, signs & symptoms, diagnosis, complications, treatment, prevention, prognosis, and additional useful information HERE.

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