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Use of Electromagnetic Navigational Transthoracic Needle Aspiration (E-TTNA) for Sampling of Lung Nodules

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Nodular fasciitis: a diagnostic dilemma.

S Mallina¹, S Rosalind, R Philip

¹Department of ENT, Hospital Ipoh, Jalan Hospital, 30990, Ipoh, Perak. drsmal@yahoo.com

The Medical Journal of Malaysia

|August 19, 2008

Summary

Nodular fasciitis can mimic pleomorphic adenoma on fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC). This case highlights the importance of considering alternative diagnoses for cervical masses, even with initial FNAC findings.

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Published on: May 23, 2015

Area of Science:

Head and Neck Pathology
Cytopathology
Surgical Oncology

Background:

Cervical masses can present diagnostic challenges.
Pleomorphic adenoma is a common salivary gland tumor.
Fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) is a primary diagnostic tool.

Observation:

A 65-year-old male presented with a right upper cervical mass.
Initial FNAC suggested pleomorphic adenoma.
CT scan indicated intramuscular sternocleidomastoid swelling.

Findings:

Histopathological examination revealed nodular fasciitis.
FNAC diagnosis of pleomorphic adenoma was inaccurate.
Nodular fasciitis can present as a cervical mass.

Implications:

Awareness of nodular fasciitis is crucial for accurate diagnosis of cervical masses.
FNAC findings can sometimes mimic other pathologies, necessitating correlation with imaging and clinical presentation.
This case underscores the importance of considering differential diagnoses beyond initial cytological interpretations.