Collagenosis Nuchae: a case report of a rare and often misdiagnosed condition

J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2007;60(3):320-3. doi: 10.1016/j.bjps.2006.03.060. Epub 2006 Jun 9.

Abstract

Enzinger and Weiss first described Collagenosis Nuchae (CN) or nuchal fibroma (NF) in 1988. CN is a rare benign soft tissue tumour that arises from the posterior cervical subcutaneous tissue with predilection for the interscapular and paraspinal regions. It is more common in males. CN has been reported in association with trauma, diabetes, scleredema and Gardner's syndrome. The true incidence of CN is probably higher than recognised and CN should be in the differential diagnosis of head and neck lesions. Histological examination is required for the diagnosis. Careful total excision provides cure and accurate diagnosis. The purpose of this study is to review the epidemiological, clinical, histopathological and radiological features of this rare lesion, which is often misdiagnosed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Fibroma / diagnosis*
  • Fibroma / pathology
  • Head and Neck Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Head and Neck Neoplasms / pathology
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Soft Tissue Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Soft Tissue Neoplasms / pathology