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Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Christie Hospital, Manchester M20 4BX, UK. Priyamal.Silva@Christie-tr.nwest.nhs.ukIssue Date
2005-01
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Nodular fasciitis is an unusual benign reactive process affecting superficial and deep fascia. Its rapid growth, rich cellularity, high mitotic activity and poorly circumscribed nature result in it being easily misdiagnosed as a sarcomatous lesion. Three cases of nodular fasciitis presenting as neck lumps are reported. They were successfully treated with local excision, with no signs of recurrence following two years of follow up. This paper describes the clinical presentation and microscopic features of this rare benign lesion and it emphasizes the need for accurate histopathology and clinical suspicion, if inappropriate aggressive management is to be avoided.Citation
Nodular fasciitis of the head and neck. 2005, 119 (1):8-11 J Laryngol OtolJournal
The Journal of Laryngology and OtologyDOI
10.1258/0022215053222888PubMed ID
15807954Type
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0022-2151ae974a485f413a2113503eed53cd6c53
10.1258/0022215053222888
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