Juvenile Hyaline Fibromatosis

**Semantic type:** Disease or Syndrome

**Definition:** A non-neoplastic connective and soft tissue disorder that usually affects infants. It is characterized by the deposition of extracellular hyaline material in the skin, soft tissues and bones. This results in the development of tumor-like masses. Surgical excision is the treatment of choice, however, local recurrences are common.

**Synonyms:** - Hyaline Fibromatosis Syndrome - Infantile Systemic Hyalinosis