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Resolution of Nodular Fasciitis in the Upper Arm

Year: 2006

Type: article

Abstract: Nodular fasciitis is a benign fibroblastic lesion that was historically misdiagnosed as a malignant neoplasm. Patients present with pain and swelling of relatively brief duration. The clinical presentation is suggestive of an aggressive lesion, usually occurring in muscle fascia. Histologic features can cause it to be mistaken for sarcoma. After the diagnosis is established histologically, observation is the suggested treatment. We present the case of a patient who had a large soft-tissue tumor in the upper arm with a clinical picture indicative of sarcoma, which ultimately was diagnosed as nodular fasciitis. The patient was treated with anti-inflammatory agents and observation. Within 7 months, the mass almost completely resolved, as documented by magnetic resonance imaging.

Source: Radiology Case Reports

DOI: 10.2484/rcr.v1i1.3

Authors: Scott F.M. Duncan, Edward A. Athanasian, Cristina R. Antonescu, Catherine C. Roberts

Institutions: Mayo Clinic, Hospital for Special Surgery, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Language: English

Topic: Soft tissue tumor case studies

Subfield: Rheumatology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $600