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Proliferative fasciitis: ultrastructural study of two cases
Archives of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine
|October 1, 1981
Summary
Proliferative fasciitis and myositis share similar light microscopy features. Ultrastructural analysis suggests the characteristic cells in proliferative fasciitis originate from myofibroblasts.
Area of Science:
- Pathology
- Cell Biology
- Histology
Background:
- Proliferative fasciitis is a rare benign soft tissue proliferation.
- Distinguishing proliferative fasciitis from other soft tissue lesions can be challenging.
- Understanding the cellular origin of proliferative fasciitis is crucial for accurate diagnosis.