title: A case of nodular fascitis of the breast and review of the literature.
abstract: Nodular fascitis is a benign condition commonly affecting the limbs. In the breast, however, it may mimic Breast Cancer clinically and radiologically. We report a case of nodular fascitis of the breast and its conservative management. With the use of cytology, core biopsy and imaging we were able to confidently diagnose nodular fascitis and, therefore, avoid surgical intervention. Recent literature is reviewed demonstrating the benign nature of this disease.
authors.affiliation: Department of Breast Surgery, Breast Unit, Salisbury District Hospital, Salisbury, Wiltshire, UK.
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Brown
authors.forename: N J
authors.initials: NJ
authors.lastname: Carty
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D001707:Biopsy, Needle; D001941:Breast Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005208:Fasciitis / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008327:Mammography; D012075:Remission, Spontaneous