title: [Nodular fasciitis: a case arising from the splenius cervicis muscle].
abstract: An unusual case of nodular fasciitis, arising from the splenius muscle, is presented. This uncommon lesion is always benign, but a local spread in the surrounding muscular tissue is possible. Through a Literature review, the main pathological, clinical and therapeutic features are discussed.
authors.affiliation: I Istituto di Clinica Chirurgica, Università degli Studi La Sapienza, Roma.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Lucandri
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Stipa
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Randone
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Lotito
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Tallerini
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Campagnol
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Sapienza
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Tedesco
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005208:Fasciitis / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009132:Muscles / Q000473:pathology; D013997:Time Factors