Nodular fasciitis over the anterior wall of the maxillary sinus: a case report and review of the literature

Nodular fasciitis (NF) is a benign tumor that grows extending from the muscular fascia to the subcutaneous tissue and, less frequently, into the underlying muscle. The cause of such proliferation is unknown, although trauma is believed to be important because of the location of these lesions over bo...

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Published inOral surgery, oral medicine, oral pathology and oral radiology Vol. 115; no. 1; pp. e10 - e15
Main Authors Chaithanyaa, Nemaly, MDS, Somannavar, Pradeep, MDS, Annajal, Nemaly Aishwarya, BDS
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States Elsevier Inc 2013
Subjects
Dentistry
Diagnosis, Differential
Diagnostic Imaging
Fasciitis - diagnosis
Fasciitis - pathology
Fasciitis - surgery
Female
Humans
Maxillary Sinus - pathology
Paranasal Sinus Diseases - diagnosis
Paranasal Sinus Diseases - pathology
Paranasal Sinus Diseases - surgery
Pregnancy
Surgery
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Summary:Nodular fasciitis (NF) is a benign tumor that grows extending from the muscular fascia to the subcutaneous tissue and, less frequently, into the underlying muscle. The cause of such proliferation is unknown, although trauma is believed to be important because of the location of these lesions over bony prominences. NF can often be confused with myofibromatosis or a sarcoma owing to its rapid rate of growth, rich cellularity, and mitotic activity. It is important, therefore, to distinguish the lesion from a more aggressive condition. NF that occurs in otherwise healthy individuals usually presents with a history of rapid growth, and is commonly found in the upper extremities and on the chest and trunk. We present a case of NF in a 39-year-old female patient occurring over the anterior wall of the maxillary sinus, along with a review of the literature.
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ISSN:2212-4403
2212-4411
DOI:10.1016/j.oooo.2011.10.018