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Oral nodular fasciitis. A case report

D M Badia1, L Rossi, A R Socri

  • 12nd Universitary Department of Oral and Maxillo Facial Surgery, G. Eastman Hospital, Roma, Italy.

European Journal of Cancer. Part B, Oral Oncology
|May 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary

This report details a rare case of nodular fasciitis in a 76-year-old patient's buccinator muscle. Nodular fasciitis, a benign fibroblast growth, can mimic sarcoma due to rapid growth and cellularity.

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Area of Science:

  • Oral pathology
  • Surgical oncology
  • Fibroblastic tumors

Background:

  • Nodular fasciitis is a benign mesenchymal tumor.
  • It is characterized by rapid growth and cellularity.
  • Often misdiagnosed as sarcoma.

Observation:

  • A rare case of nodular fasciitis is presented.
  • The tumor arose in the buccinator muscle sheath.
  • The patient was a 76-year-old individual.

Findings:

  • Histological analysis confirmed nodular fasciitis.
  • The lesion exhibited typical features of fibroblastic proliferation.
  • Differential diagnosis included soft tissue sarcoma.

Implications:

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  • Highlights the importance of considering nodular fasciitis in the differential diagnosis of rapidly growing masses in the head and neck.
  • Understanding the benign nature of nodular fasciitis can prevent unnecessary aggressive treatment.
  • Further research into the etiology of nodular fasciitis is warranted.