title: Nodular fasciitis in the maxillary region.
abstract: We describe the imaging and histologic findings of a case of nodular fascitiis in the maxillary region in a 54-year-old man. The rapid growth and tissue distortion of this lesion may mimic malignant tumors. Therefore, proper diagnosis is essential to avoid unnecessarily aggressive treatment.
authors.affiliation: Division of Maxillofacial Surgery, Head and Neck Department, San Giovanni Battista Hospital, Turin, Italy. paolo.boffano@gmail.com
authors.forename: Paolo
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Boffano
authors.forename: Paola
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Campisi
authors.forename: Paolo
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Forni
authors.forename: Guglielmo
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Ramieri
authors.forename: Sid
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Berrone
mesh_terms: D001706:Biopsy; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging; D005208:Fasciitis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008439:Maxillary Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged