Nodular fasciitis Flashcards
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What is nodular fasciitis?
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This is a benign proliferation of fibroblastic and myofibroblastic cells
2
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Who is nodular fasciitis most common in?
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Young adults
Those with trauma (25%)
3
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Where is the most common region fro nodular fasciitis?
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Upper extremities
4
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Describe the histology of nodular fasciitis
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They will show many cells, with lots of mitosis
Cells will be plump cells: Stellate and spindle
There will be haemorrhage and maturation towards the periphery of the lesion
They are often well circumscribed
5
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How will nodular fasciitis present?
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Rapidly growing lesions
In the upper extremities
<5cm diameter
Superficial or deep
6
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How is nodular fasciitis managed?
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Management is purely reassurance, as this is a self-limiting condition
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