Nodular Fasciitis in the Preauricular Area in Pediatric Patients
ENT-EAR NOSE & THROAT JOURNAL(2023)
Abstract
Nodular fasciitis is a benign myofibroblastic and fibroblastic proliferative lesion that can be found in the subcutaneous tissue, muscle, and fascia. It is frequently observed in young adults aged 20 to 40 years and less commonly in pediatric patients. Rapid growth, high cellularity, and remarkable mitotic activity of this lesion could lead to misdiagnosis as a soft tissue sarcoma. Here, two cases of nodular fasciitis in the preauricular area in pediatric patients were reported. Nodular fasciitis in the preauricular area in a pediatric patient is rare. It could be confused with soft tissue sarcoma. However, nodular fasciitis should be suspected in a pediatric patient with a rapidly growing mass in the head and neck region. Surgical excision should be performed to confirm the histopathologic diagnosis when clinical diagnosis is uncertain and there is possibility of malignancy.
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Key words
nodular fasciitis,preauricular area,head and neck,child
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