Nodular fasciitis induced by epidural injection

Area of Science:

• Orthopedics
• Pathology
• Neurosurgery

Background:

• Nodular fasciitis is a recognized benign soft tissue tumor.
• Its exact cause (pathogenesis) remains unclear, though trauma is suspected.
• Documented instances linking specific trauma to its development are rare.

Observation:

• A patient developed nodular fasciitis.
• The condition was directly preceded by an epidural injection procedure.
• This provides a clear temporal and etiological link.

Findings:

• The case presents a specific example of traumatic etiology for nodular fasciitis.
• Epidural injections can be a potential trigger for this condition.
• Histopathological analysis confirmed nodular fasciitis.

Implications:

• Highlights a potential iatrogenic cause of nodular fasciitis.
• Suggests careful consideration of injection site trauma in differential diagnosis.
• May inform future procedural guidelines to minimize risk.