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¹New York University School of Medicine.

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Cranial fasciitis is a benign tumor on the skull, often linked to trauma. This condition, presenting as a forehead mass, is typically resolved with surgical removal.

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Area of Science:

Pathology
Dermatology
Neoplasms

Background:

Cranial fasciitis is a rare, benign fibroblastic neoplasm.
It presents as a subcutaneous mass overlying the skull.
Trauma is a frequently associated factor in its development.

Observation:

A 26-year-old male presented with an 18-month history of a forehead mass.
The mass appeared after a blunt object trauma.
Histopathology revealed bland spindle cells and a collagenous stroma.

Findings:

The histopathologic findings were consistent with cranial fasciitis.
Cranial fasciitis is a variant of nodular fasciitis.
The condition can mimic malignant neoplasms due to rapid growth.

Implications:

Cranial fasciitis is a benign condition.
Simple excision is curative for cranial fasciitis.
Complete recovery without further sequelae is typical after treatment.