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Nodular fasciitis of the forehead
1Department of Dermatology, University of California, Davis, Sacramento 95817, USA.
Background:
Nodular fasciitis is a benign, fibrohistiocytic tumor most commonly arising on the trunk. Histopathologically it can be misdiagnosed as a sarcoma.
Objective:
To describe a case of nodular fasciitis on the forehead and to review the clinical and histologic characteristics of the tumor.
Methods:
Case report and review of the literature.
Results:
Local excision to completely remove tumor has proven curative at 1 year of follow-up.
Conclusion:
Nodular fasciitis can be encountered on the head and neck and should be regarded as a benign tumor. Either minimal excision or even a "watch and wait" plan can be successful in treating this tumor.
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