Abstract:Nodular fasciitis is a relatively rare pathology, first described by Konwaler in 1955, which derives from an uncontrolled fibroblastic proliferation. Many authors have described this pathology in the literature, considering previous trauma as a predisposing condition. It predominantly afflicts males between the 2nd and 4th decade of life. A rapid growth, high cellularity and infiltrative borders are the main characteristics of this fasciitis. Even though it can be ubiquitous, the head and neck regions are affe… Show more
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