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Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2008;134(12):1340-1341.

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Diagnosis: Nodular fasciitis (NF)

Nodular fasciitis, also known as subcutaneous pseudosarcomatous fasciitis or proliferative fasciitis, is a rare benign soft-tissue proliferation of fibroblasts. Despite being rare, it is the most common soft-tissue pseudosarcoma. It is most commonly found in the upper extremities, followed by the head and neck (which includes about 15%-20% of reported cases), the lower extremities, and finally the trunk.¹ This lesion occurs equally among men and women and is most commonly found in young adults between 20 and 40 years of age.² It is occasionally difficult to diagnose and can often be confused with a sarcoma owing to its rapid rate of growth, high cellularity, mitotic activity, and infiltrative borders.³ A previous theory of pathogenesis suggested that NF is an atypical form of granulation tissue that is reactive and brought about by minor trauma; however, the majority of cases have not involved a history of trauma.¹ Rare links have also been . . . [Full Text of this Article]

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