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Nodular fasciitis with degeneration and regression
Akihiro Yanagisawa1, Hideki Okada
1Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, National Hospital Organization Saga National Hospital, Saga, Japan. a-yanagisawa@kitakyu-hp.or.jp
The Journal of Craniofacial Surgery
|July 25, 2008
Summary
Nodular fasciitis, a benign cheek growth, can spontaneously regress after biopsy. This myxoid lesion transformed into a fibrous appearance over time, shrinking significantly.
Area of Science:
- Pathology
- Radiology
- Oncology
Background:
- Nodular fasciitis is a benign proliferation often misdiagnosed as sarcoma.
- Early diagnosis and understanding of its behavior are crucial.
Observation:
- A 3.0 cm cheek nodule with high T2 signal intensity was observed.
- The lesion was fixed to the zygoma but not the skin.
Findings:
- Biopsy confirmed nodular fasciitis with myxoid histology.
- Post-biopsy, the lesion showed decreased T2 signal intensity and size reduction.
- Over 2 years, the nodule regressed to 0.4 cm, exhibiting a fibrous appearance.
Implications:
- Myxoid nodular fasciitis can undergo spontaneous regression, potentially via degeneration.
- This case highlights the dynamic changes and eventual fibrous transformation of nodular fasciitis.
- Further research is needed to elucidate the regression mechanisms.
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