title: Multiple nodular fasciitis in the mandibular border area which is misdiagnosed as metastatic lymph node.
abstract: Nodular fasciitis (NF) is a benign lesion that has proliferative fibroblasts and myofibroblasts. NF is similar to a tumour and has infiltrative properties. We describe a rare case of multiple nodular fasciitis occurring in the mandibular border area of a 51-year-old male. Radiological and histological features are discussed along with a brief review of the literature. In addition, the importance of a differential diagnosis for this lesion is also discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, College of Dentistry, Gangneung-Wonju National University, Gangneung, Gangwondo, Republic of Korea.
authors.forename: J-Y
authors.initials: JY
authors.lastname: Song
authors.forename: S-G
authors.initials: SG
authors.lastname: Kim
authors.forename: S-K
authors.initials: SK
authors.lastname: Lee
authors.forename: I-W
authors.initials: IW
authors.lastname: Park
mesh_terms: D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D003951:Diagnostic Errors; D005208:Fasciitis / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D008207:Lymphatic Metastasis / Q000175:diagnosis*; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D008336:Mandibular Diseases / Q000473:pathology*; D008875:Middle Aged
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