Nodular fasciitis on the cheek of a child

Nodular fasciitis is a benign proliferation of myofibroblastic cells affecting subcutaneous tissue, muscles, and fascia. This rare disorder is most commonly observed on the upper extremity of adults. We present a case of nodular fasciitis of the cheek of a 12‐year‐old girl.

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Published in:Pediatric dermatology 2021-03, Vol.38 (2), p.508-509
Main Authors: Patel, Deep, Samson, Thomas D., Cochran, Eric L., Zaenglein, Andrea L.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Case reports
Cell proliferation
Cheek
Child
Dermatology
Diagnosis, Differential
Face
Fascia
Fasciitis
Fasciitis - diagnosis
Female
Fibroma
Humans
Medical diagnosis
Muscles
nodular fasciitis
Panniculitis
pediatric tumors
Pediatrics
pseudosarcoma
Skin diseases
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Summary:Nodular fasciitis is a benign proliferation of myofibroblastic cells affecting subcutaneous tissue, muscles, and fascia. This rare disorder is most commonly observed on the upper extremity of adults. We present a case of nodular fasciitis of the cheek of a 12‐year‐old girl.
ISSN:0736-8046
1525-1470
DOI:10.1111/pde.14497