Nodular fasciitis of the orbit: rapid growth phase post iatrogenic incisional trauma

Abstract Nodular fasciitis (NF) is a benign, reactive, myofibroblastic proliferative solitary lesion that commonly develops in the subcutaneous or superficial fascia. We present a case of a 35-year-old male with a rapidly enlarging upper eyelid mass postiatrogenic incisional trauma. Subsequent en to...

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Published in:Journal of surgical case reports 2024-02, Vol.2024 (2), p.rjae023
Main Authors: McBurney, Caroline, Zhang, Susan, Morris, Sharon
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Language:English
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Summary:Abstract Nodular fasciitis (NF) is a benign, reactive, myofibroblastic proliferative solitary lesion that commonly develops in the subcutaneous or superficial fascia. We present a case of a 35-year-old male with a rapidly enlarging upper eyelid mass postiatrogenic incisional trauma. Subsequent en toto excisional biopsy demonstrated NF. Given the rapid clinical course of this patient and the reactive nature of NF, we hypothesize that the initial incisional trauma likely incited an inflammatory response resulting in rapid proliferation and growth of the lesion. NF accounts for
ISSN:2042-8812
2042-8812
DOI:10.1093/jscr/rjae023