title: MRI sign of nodular fasciitis: a case report.
abstract: Soft tissue masses of the facial region have common clinical and radiological features resulting in varied differential diagnosis. Nodular fasciitis is a benign proliferation of fibroblasts and myofibroblasts that may be mistaken for a sarcomatous lesion because of its rapid growth. Buccal space, although an uncommon site for the lesion, can be involved by nodular fasciitis. Diagnosis is usually provided by histopathology. A case of nodular fasciitis of buccal space is reported. This case demonstrated characteristic thickening and enhancement of the adjacent fascial plane, supporting the preoperative specific diagnosis of the lesion.
authors.affiliation: Neuroradiology Division of Department of Radiology, Strong Memorial Hospital, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY 14620, USA. aksharma73@rediffmail.com
authors.forename: Ashwani Kumar
authors.initials: AK
authors.lastname: Sharma
authors.forename: Glynis
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Scott
authors.forename: Per-Lennart
authors.initials: PL
authors.lastname: Westesson
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D049109:Cell Proliferation; D002610:Cheek / Q000473:pathology*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005208:Fasciitis / Q000473:pathology*; D005347:Fibroblasts / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D009059:Mouth Diseases / Q000473:pathology*